How to pronounce unnie
Say it like UHN-ee. Unnie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unnie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unnie
American and British speakers say unnie in essentially the same way: /ˈʌni/ in the US and /ˈʌni/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHN-ee.
What does unnie mean?
- An affectionate term of address for an older sister or somewhat older woman.
- An older female member of an idol group.
Where does unnie come from?
Borrowed from Korean 언니 (eonni, “older sister of a woman”).
Words that rhyme with unnie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unnie.
Questions about saying unnie
How do you pronounce unnie?
Say UHN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌni/. In British English it is /ˈʌni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unnie?
Unnie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say unnie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌni/ and the British form is /ˈʌni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.