How to Pronounce Uni

To pronounce "uni", say UNI — one syllable, IPA /ˈjuː.niː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈjuː.niː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “uni”

"uni" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with puny and loony, if that helps it stick.

What does uni mean?

noun

  1. University.

    “I'm going to uni after I leave school.”

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Words that rhyme with uni

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

punyloonymoonylooneyspoonygooneysunimoonielooniemunimooneyspooney

Related words

cameralkingdomamalgamatedunitedunifiedcohesiveunitydirectional

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "uni"?▾

"Uni" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "uni"?▾

The IPA transcription of "uni" is /ˈjuː.niː/.

What does "uni" mean?▾

Uni: University.

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