American English

How to pronounce unique

adjectiveB1Common word
yooNEEK

/juˈnik̚/

2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Being the only one of its kind; no other one is exactly the same.

What to listen for

Say “unique” with the stress on the second syllable: /juˈnik/.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Being the only one of its kind; no other one is exactly the same.

The museum has a unique collection of old cameras.

Each snowflake has a unique shape.

Common phrases & grammar

a unique opportunity · a unique feature · a unique design

a unique + noun

adjective

Very unusual in a way that makes something interesting or special.

The restaurant has a unique style of cooking.

There is something unique about her voice.

Common phrases & grammar

a unique style · a unique approach · a unique experience

something unique about + noun

adjective

Belonging only to one person, place, group, or thing.

This plant is unique to the island.

The design is unique to this company.

Common phrases & grammar

unique to the region · unique to this species

be unique to + noun

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