How to pronounce unite
Say it like YOO-nyte. Unite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unite 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.
- nyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of unite
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: yoo-NYTE.
What does unite mean?
- act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
- become one“Germany unified officially in 1990”“the cells merge”
- have or possess in combination“she unites charm with a good business sense”
Where does unite come from?
From Middle English uniten, from Latin ūnītus, perfect passive participle of ūniō.
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Questions about saying unite
How do you pronounce unite?
Say YOO-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /juːˈnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unite?
Unite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · nyte.
Is unite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /juːˈnaɪt/ (yoo-NYTE).