How to pronounce univocal
Say it like yoo-nih-VOH-kul. Univocal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOH).
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- yoo
- nih
- VOH
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Univocal 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.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of univocal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: yoo-nih-VOH-kul.
What does univocal mean?
- Having only one possible meaning.
- Containing instances of only one vowel; univocalic.
- Having unison of sound, as the octave has in music.
- A word having only one meaning.
- A document containing instances of only one vowel.
Where does univocal come from?
From Late Latin ūnivocus + -al.
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Words that rhyme with univocal
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Questions about saying univocal
How do you pronounce univocal?
Say yoo-nih-VOH-kul. The American pronunciation is /junɪˈvoʊkəl/. In British English it is /juːnɪˈvəʊkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in univocal?
Univocal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOH). Broken into parts: yoo · nih · VOH · kul.
Is univocal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /juːnɪˈvəʊkəl/ (yoo-nih-VOH-kul).