How to pronounce utopian
Say it like yoo-TOH-pee-un. Utopian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
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- yoo
- TOH
- pee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Utopian 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.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of utopian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: yoo-TOH-pee-un.
What does utopian mean?
- Someone who supports or heralds the establishment of a utopia.
- Of or pertaining to or resembling a utopia.“utopian happiness”
- Ideal but often impractical; visionary.
Where does utopian come from?
From utopia + -an.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with utopian
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Questions about saying utopian
How do you pronounce utopian?
Say yoo-TOH-pee-un. The American pronunciation is /juˈtoʊpiən/. In British English it is /juːˈtəʊpiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in utopian?
Utopian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: yoo · TOH · pee · un.
Is utopian 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 /juːˈtəʊpiən/ (yoo-TOH-pee-un).