How to Pronounce Union

To pronounce "union", say UN-ion — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈjuːnjən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈjuːnjən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “union”

"union" has 2 syllables: un-ion. It rhymes with disunion and nonunion, if that helps it stick.

What does union mean?

noun

  1. The act of uniting or joining two or more things into one.
  2. The state of being united or joined; a state of unity or harmony.

verb

  1. To combine sets using the union operation.

Synonyms

coalitioncombinationjunction

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Words that rhyme with union

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disunionnonunioncommunionreunionrunionsoviet-union

Related words

unitingconjugationunificationpairingcouplingorganizedmatingsum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "union"?▾

"Union" has 2 syllables: un · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "union"?▾

The IPA transcription of "union" is /ˈjuːnjən/.

What does "union" mean?▾

Union: The act of uniting or joining two or more things into one.

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