Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

uni

/ˈjuː.ni/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.69 in modern English

Syllables
u-ni
IPA
/ˈjuː.ni/
3
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Clipping of university.

Informal

noun

Sea urchin eaten as sushi.

Uncountable

noun

Clipping of unicycling.

Informal; Uncountable

noun

Clipping of unicycle.

Countable; Informal

verb

Clipping of unicycle.

Intransitive verb

name

A detached object with one known moon, Tinia.

name

The station code of University in Hong Kong.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈjuː.ni/
  • British English: /ˈjuː.ni/

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce uni?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈjuː.ni/.
What does uni mean?
Clipping of university.
Where does uni come from?
Clipping of university.

How to pronounce uni

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “uni”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈjuː.ni/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “uni” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.