How to pronounce united
Say it like yoo-NY-tid. United has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
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- yoo
- NY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
United 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.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of united
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: yoo-NY-tid.
What does united mean?
- characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity“presented a united front”
- of or relating to two people who are married to each other
Where does united come from?
From unite + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with united
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Questions about saying united
How do you pronounce united?
Say yoo-NY-tid. The American pronunciation is /juˈnaɪtɪd/. In British English it is /juːˈnaɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in united?
United has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: yoo · NY · tid.
Is united pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /juːˈnaɪtɪd/ (yoo-NY-tid).