unicorn
YOO-ni-KORN
yoonikorn
/ˈjunɪˌkɔɹn/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “unicorn” is spelled “yoonikorn”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | y | oo | n | i | k | aw | r | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /j/ | /u/ | /n/ | /ɪ/ | /k/ | /ɔ/ | /ɹ/ | /n/ |
English writes “unicorn” with
7 letters for 8 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“yoonikorn” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “unicorn”
bornwarnhorncorndarnbarnporntornwornsworn
“unicorn” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “unicorn”?
“unicorn” is pronounced YOO-ni-KORN — IPA /ˈjunɪˌkɔɹn/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “yoonikorn”.
How many syllables are in “unicorn”?
“unicorn” has 3 syllables: YOO-ni-KORN (the capitalized syllable is stressed).