How to pronounce unyoke
Say it like uh-NYOHK. Unyoke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOHK).
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- uh
- NYOHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unyoke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- NYOHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of unyoke
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-NYOHK.
What does unyoke mean?
- To release something from a yoke or harness.
- To disconnect, unlink.
- To liberate, deliver from oppression.
Where does unyoke come from?
From Middle English unyoken, from Old English unġeocian (“to unyoke”), equivalent to un- + yoke.
Words that rhyme with unyoke
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Questions about saying unyoke
How do you pronounce unyoke?
Say uh-NYOHK. The American pronunciation is /ʌˈnjoʊk/. In British English it is /ʌˈnjəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unyoke?
Unyoke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOHK). Broken into parts: uh · NYOHK.
Is unyoke 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 /ʌˈnjəʊk/ (uh-NYOHK).