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How to pronounce unitard

Say it like YOO-nih-tard. Unitard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).

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US American/ˈjunɪˌtɑrd/YOO-nih-tard
UK British/ˈjuːnɪtɑːd/YOO-nih-tahd
  • YOO
  • nih
  • tard
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Unitard pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  2. nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  3. tardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.

American vs British pronunciation of unitard

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: YOO-nih-tahd.

What does unitard mean?

noun
  1. A skin-tight garment covering the torso and the legs, sometimes the arms and feet.

Where does unitard come from?

Blend of uni- + leotard.

Questions about saying unitard

How do you pronounce unitard?

Say YOO-nih-tard. The American pronunciation is /ˈjunɪˌtɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈjuːnɪtɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in unitard?

Unitard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · nih · tard.

Is unitard pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈjuːnɪtɑːd/ (YOO-nih-tahd).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).