How to Pronounce Unique

To pronounce "unique", say UN-iq-ue — 3 syllables, IPA /juːˈniːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/juːˈniːk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “unique”

"unique" has 3 syllables: un-iq-ue. It rhymes with bleak and shriek, if that helps it stick.

What does unique mean?

noun

  1. A thing without a like; something unequalled or unparallelled.

adjective

  1. Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.

    “Every person has a unique life, therefore every person has a unique journey. ― Gary Cook”

  2. Of a feature, such that only one holder has it.

Synonyms

one of a kindsingularsui generis

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Words that rhyme with unique

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bleakshriekobliquesleekphysiqueweakantiquebespeaksneakfreakcliquepeak

Related words

singularunusualspecificsinglealoneincomparableunequaleduncomparable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unique"?▾

"Unique" has 3 syllables: un · iq · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "unique"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unique" is /juːˈniːk/.

What does "unique" mean?▾

Unique: A thing without a like; something unequalled or unparallelled.

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