How to pronounce univalent
Say it like yoo-nih-VAY-lunt. Univalent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- yoo
- nih
- VAY
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Univalent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of univalent
American and British speakers say univalent in essentially the same way: /ˌjunɪˈveɪlənt/ in the US and /ˌjuːnɪˈveɪlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoo-nih-VAY-lunt.
What does univalent mean?
- Having an atomic valence of 1, or having only one valence.
- Having a vaccine valence of 1.
- Of, or relating to, a chromosome that is not paired with its homologous chromosome during synapsis.
- Any univalent chromosome.
Where does univalent come from?
From uni- + -valent.
Words that rhyme with univalent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of univalent.
Questions about saying univalent
How do you pronounce univalent?
Say yoo-nih-VAY-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌjunɪˈveɪlənt/. In British English it is /ˌjuːnɪˈveɪlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in univalent?
Univalent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: yoo · nih · VAY · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say univalent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌjunɪˈveɪlənt/ and the British form is /ˌjuːnɪˈveɪlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.