How To Pronounce UNICEF
UNICEF
In British English, UNICEF is pronounced /ˈjuː.nɪ.sef/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈjʷuː.nɪ.sef]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈjuː.nə.sef/.
UNICEF has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
UNICEF has three syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Ooo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About UNICEF
How do you pronounce UNICEF in British English?
In British English, UNICEF is pronounced /ˈjuː.nɪ.sef/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈjʷuː.nɪ.sef].
How do you pronounce UNICEF in American English?
In American English, UNICEF is pronounced /ˈjuː.nə.sef/.
How many syllables are in UNICEF?
UNICEF has three syllables, /juː/ + /nɪ/ + /sef/.
Where is the stress in UNICEF?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /juː/.
Do British and American English pronounce UNICEF the same way?
No. British English has /ˈjuː.nɪ.sef/ and American English has /ˈjuː.nə.sef/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Ooo
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