How to pronounce unitary
Say it like YOO-nih-ter-ee. Unitary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- nih
- ter
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unitary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unitary
American and British speakers say unitary in essentially the same way: /ˈjunɪˌtɛri/ in the US and /ˈjuːnɪtəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-nih-tuh-ree.
What does unitary mean?
- Having the quality of oneness.
- That concentrates power in a single body, rather than sharing it with more local bodies.“a unitary authority”
- That contains an identity element.
- A unitary council.
- A unitary matrix or operator.
Where does unitary come from?
From unit + -ary.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unitary
How do you pronounce unitary?
Say YOO-nih-ter-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈjunɪˌtɛri/. In British English it is /ˈjuːnɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unitary?
Unitary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · nih · ter · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say unitary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjunɪˌtɛri/ and the British form is /ˈjuːnɪtəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.