unix
YOO-niks
yooniks
/ˈjunɪks/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “unix” is spelled “yooniks”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | y | oo | n | i | k | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /j/ | /u/ | /n/ | /ɪ/ | /k/ | /s/ |
English writes “unix” with
4 letters for 6 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“yooniks” — 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 “unix”
thankslooksmakessixsexweekstakesworksthinksrelax
“unix” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “unix”?
“unix” is pronounced YOO-niks — IPA /ˈjunɪks/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “yooniks”.
How many syllables are in “unix”?
“unix” has 2 syllables: YOO-niks (the capitalized syllable is stressed).