How to pronounce Unix
Say it like YOO-niks. Unix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Unix. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- YOO
- niks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unix 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.
- niksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Unix
American and British speakers say Unix in essentially the same way: /ˈjunɪks/ in the US and /ˈjuːnɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-niks.
What does Unix mean?
- Any of the above plus Unix-like operating systems similar to Unix but not qualifying for use of the UNIX trademark.
Questions about saying Unix
How do you pronounce Unix?
Say YOO-niks. The American pronunciation is /ˈjunɪks/. In British English it is /ˈjuːnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Unix?
Unix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · niks.
Do Americans and Brits say Unix the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjunɪks/ and the British form is /ˈjuːnɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.