American English

How to pronounce unity

nounB2Common word
YOOnihdee

/ˈju.nɪ.ɾi/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

A state in which people are together and agree with one another.

What to listen for

In unity, the middle vowel is light, and the t is often a quick tap, similar to a very fast d, in American English. You may hear it as /ˈju.nɪ.ɾi/.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A state in which people are together and agree with one another.

The team showed great unity after the difficult game.

The leaders called for unity during the crisis.

Common phrases & grammar

national unity · family unity · show unity · maintain unity

unity among + people or groups

unity within + group or organization

noun

The quality of different parts fitting together to form one complete whole.

The colors give the room a sense of unity.

The director wanted unity between the music and the images.

Common phrases & grammar

unity of design · unity of style

unity of + design, style, or work

unity between + two things

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