How to pronounce “único”
Hear how “único (only / unique)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | only / unique |
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| Syllables | ú · ni · co (3) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: Ú. |
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| IPA | /ˈu.ni.ko/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the first syllable: OO-nee-koh.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Es mi único hermano.He's my only brother.
Es un lugar único.It's a unique place.
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