How to Pronounce Unicorn

To pronounce "unicorn", say UN-ic-orn — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈjuːnɪkɔːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈjuːnɪkɔːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “unicorn”

"unicorn" has 3 syllables: un-ic-orn. It rhymes with forlorn and scorn, if that helps it stick.

What does unicorn mean?

noun

  1. A mythical beast resembling a horse or deer with a single, straight, spiraled horn projecting from its forehead.
  2. In various Bible translations, used to render the Latin unicornis or rhinoceros (representing Hebrew רְאֵם): a reem or wild ox.

verb

  1. (sexual slang) To participate in a sexual threesome as a bisexual addition to an established heterosexual couple.
  2. To exceed a valuation of one billion U.S. dollars, while solely backed by venture capitalists.

Words that rhyme with unicorn

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forlornscornadornhornswornmournporntornwornshoehornlowbornmorne

Related words

licornekanchanaalicornmonocerosbicornunisuscavicornhorn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unicorn"?▾

"Unicorn" has 3 syllables: un · ic · orn.

What is the IPA transcription of "unicorn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unicorn" is /ˈjuːnɪkɔːn/.

What does "unicorn" mean?▾

Unicorn: A mythical beast resembling a horse or deer with a single, straight, spiraled horn projecting from its forehead.

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