How to pronounce University in English

University is pronounced yoo-nə-VER-sə-tee (IPA /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəti/). Stress falls on 'VER' in the middle — 'yoo-ni-VER-si-tee'.

IPA: /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəti/

Syllables: yoo · nə · VER · sə · tee

Common ESL mistake: Learners stress 'yoo' saying 'YOO-niversity'.

Tip: Stress falls on 'VER' in the middle — 'yoo-ni-VER-si-tee'.

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