How to Pronounce Unanimous

To pronounce "unanimous", say un-AN-im-ous — 4 syllables, IPA /juˈnænəməs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/juˈnænəməs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/juːnˈænɪməs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “unanimous”

Break "unanimous" into 4 beats and lean on "AN" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with animus and magnanimous, if that helps it stick.

What does unanimous mean?

adjective

  1. Based on unanimity, assent or agreement.

    “The debate went on for hours, but in the end the decision was unanimous.”

  2. Sharing the same views or opinions, and being in harmony or accord.

    “We were unanimous: the President had to go.”

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Words that rhyme with unanimous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

animusmagnanimouspusillanimousanimistsanimous

Related words

consentaneousaccordantconsentientunvariedundiversifiedsolidunanimityconsistency

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unanimous"?▾

"Unanimous" has 4 syllables: un · an · im · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "unanimous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unanimous" is /juˈnænəməs/.

What does "unanimous" mean?▾

Unanimous: Based on unanimity, assent or agreement.

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