How to pronounce universes
Say it like YOO-nuh-vur-siz. Universes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- nuh
- vur
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Universes 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of universes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YOO-nuh-vur-siz.
What does universes mean?
- plural of universe How to pronounce universe
Questions about saying universes
How do you pronounce universes?
Say YOO-nuh-vur-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈjunəˌvɝsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈjuːnəˌvɜːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in universes?
Universes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · nuh · vur · siz.
Is universes 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 /ˈjuːnəˌvɜːsɪz/ (YOO-nuh-vur-siz).