How to pronounce uniqueness
Say it like yoo-NEEK-nus. Uniqueness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEEK).
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- yoo
- NEEK
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uniqueness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- NEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uniqueness
American and British speakers say uniqueness in essentially the same way: /juˈniknəs/ in the US and /juːˈniːknəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoo-NEEK-nus.
What does uniqueness mean?
- The state or quality of being unique or one of a kind.
Where does uniqueness come from?
From unique + -ness.
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Words that rhyme with uniqueness
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Questions about saying uniqueness
How do you pronounce uniqueness?
Say yoo-NEEK-nus. The American pronunciation is /juˈniknəs/. In British English it is /juːˈniːknəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uniqueness?
Uniqueness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEEK). Broken into parts: yoo · NEEK · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say uniqueness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /juˈniknəs/ and the British form is /juːˈniːknəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.