How To Pronounce Universe
universe
In British English, universe is pronounced /ˈjuː.nɪ.vɜːs/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈjʷuː.nɪ.vɜːʴs]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈjuː.nə.vɝːs/.
Universe 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
Universe 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 Universe
How do you pronounce universe in British English?
In British English, universe is pronounced /ˈjuː.nɪ.vɜːs/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈjʷuː.nɪ.vɜːʴs].
How do you pronounce universe in American English?
In American English, universe is pronounced /ˈjuː.nə.vɝːs/.
How many syllables are in universe?
Universe has three syllables, /juː/ + /nɪ/ + /vɜːs/.
Where is the stress in universe?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /juː/.
Do British and American English pronounce universe the same way?
No. British English has /ˈjuː.nɪ.vɜːs/ and American English has /ˈjuː.nə.vɝːs/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Ooo
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