How to pronounce youness
Say it like YOO-nis. Youness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Youness 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.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of youness
American and British speakers say youness in essentially the same way: /ˈjunɪs/ in the US and /ˈjuːnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-nis.
What does youness mean?
- The state or quality of being yourself.
Where does youness come from?
From you + -ness.
Questions about saying youness
How do you pronounce youness?
Say YOO-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈjunɪs/. In British English it is /ˈjuːnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in youness?
Youness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say youness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjunɪs/ and the British form is /ˈjuːnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.