How to Pronounce Unitary

To pronounce "unitary", say UN-it-ary — 3 syllables, IPA /juːnɪt(ə)ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/juːnɪt(ə)ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “unitary”

"unitary" has 3 syllables: un-it-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does unitary mean?

noun

  1. A unitary council.
  2. A unitary matrix or operator.

adjective

  1. Having the quality of oneness.
  2. (of a system of government or administration) That concentrates power in a single body, rather than sharing it with more local bodies.

    “a unitary authority”

Synonyms

unital

Antonyms

federalist

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Words that rhyme with unitary

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extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

unitedoneunityunifiedunificationcoherentcohesiveintegrated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unitary"?▾

"Unitary" has 3 syllables: un · it · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "unitary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unitary" is /juːnɪt(ə)ɹi/.

What does "unitary" mean?▾

Unitary: A unitary council.

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