t-unit

Questions

What does t-unit mean?

The shortest grammatically allowable sentence into which a piece of writing can be split.

Where does t-unit come from?

Coined by Kellogg Hunt in 1965.

How to pronounce t-unit

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “t-unit”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “t-unit”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “t-unit” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.