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'.