How to pronounce universities
Say it like yoo-nuh-VUR-suh-teez. Universities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR).
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- yoo
- nuh
- VUR
- suh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Universities 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of universities
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: yoo-nih-VUR-sih-teez.
What does universities mean?
- plural of university How to pronounce university
Words that sound like universities
- university's
Questions about saying universities
How do you pronounce universities?
Say yoo-nuh-VUR-suh-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˌjunəˈvɝsətiz/. In British English it is /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in universities?
Universities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR). Broken into parts: yoo · nuh · VUR · suh · teez.
Is universities 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 /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsɪtiz/ (yoo-nih-VUR-sih-teez).
What words sound the same as universities?
Universities sounds the same as university's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.