How to pronounce universally
Say it like yoo-nuh-VUR-suh-lee. Universally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR).
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- yoo
- nuh
- VUR
- suh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Universally 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of universally
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: yoo-nih-VUR-suh-lee.
What does universally mean?
- everywhere“people universally agree on this”
Where does universally come from?
From Middle English universally; equivalent to universal + -ly.
Questions about saying universally
How do you pronounce universally?
Say yoo-nuh-VUR-suh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌjunəˈvɝsəli/. In British English it is /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in universally?
Universally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR). Broken into parts: yoo · nuh · VUR · suh · lee.
Is universally 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 /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəli/ (yoo-nih-VUR-suh-lee).