How to Pronounce Unidirectional

To pronounce "unidirectional", say UN-id-ir-ect-ion-al — 6 syllables, IPA /-daɪ-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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6

Syllables

14

Letters

/-daɪ-/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “unidirectional”

"unidirectional" has 6 syllables: un-id-ir-ect-ion-al.

What does unidirectional mean?

noun

  1. A fabric in which the majority of fibres run in the same single direction.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to only one direction, e.g.: where all component parts are aligned in the same direction in space.

Antonyms

bidirectional

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Related words

one-wayunifacialsimplexuni-directionalone-sidedonewaymonodirectionalunidimensional

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unidirectional"?▾

"Unidirectional" has 6 syllables: un · id · ir · ect · ion · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "unidirectional"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unidirectional" is /-daɪ-/.

What does "unidirectional" mean?▾

Unidirectional: A fabric in which the majority of fibres run in the same single direction.

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