How to Pronounce Unison

To pronounce "unison", say UN-is-on — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈjunɨsən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

unison

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈjunɨsən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “unison”

"unison" has 3 syllables: un-is-on. It rhymes with tunison, if that helps it stick.

What does unison mean?

noun

  1. (acoustics) Identical pitch between two notes or sounds; the simultaneous playing of notes of identical pitch (or separated by one or more octaves).

    “The unison has a pitch ratio of 1:1.”

  2. (acoustics) A sound or note having the same pitch as another, especially when used as the base note for an interval; a unison string.

Words that rhyme with unison

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tunison

Related words

consensusjointcommonconcertconjunctionunityconcordharmony

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unison"?▾

"Unison" has 3 syllables: un · is · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "unison"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unison" is /ˈjunɨsən/.

What does "unison" mean?▾

Unison: (acoustics) Identical pitch between two notes or sounds; the simultaneous playing of notes of identical pitch (or separated by one or more octaves).

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