How to Pronounce Unilateral

To pronounce "unilateral", say UN-il-at-er-al — 5 syllables, IPA /[ˌjʉː.nɪˈlæt.ə.ɹɫ̩]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

unilateral

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Letters

/[ˌjʉː.nɪˈlæt.ə.ɹɫ̩]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “unilateral”

"unilateral" has 5 syllables: un-il-at-er-al. It rhymes with collateral and lateral, if that helps it stick.

What does unilateral mean?

adjective

  1. Done by one side only.
  2. Affecting only one side of the body.

Words that rhyme with unilateral

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

collaterallateralbilateraltrilateralmultilateralplurilateral

Related words

one-sideddirectunilateralistlinealone-partyone-sidedlylopsidedindividual

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unilateral"?▾

"Unilateral" has 5 syllables: un · il · at · er · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "unilateral"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unilateral" is /[ˌjʉː.nɪˈlæt.ə.ɹɫ̩]/.

What does "unilateral" mean?▾

Unilateral: Done by one side only.

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