How to Pronounce "unilaterally"
word
ˌjunəˈɫætɝəɫi/, /ˌjunəˈɫætɹəɫi
YOO-nuh-LAT-er-uh-lee
jˌuːnɪlˈætəɹəli
YOO-ni-LAT-uh-ruh-lee
Definition
If someone does something unilaterally, they do it by themselves or make a decision without asking or involving others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌjunəˈɫætɝəɫi/, /ˌjunəˈɫætɹəɫi
British English
jˌuːnɪlˈætəɹəli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOO-nuh-LAT-er-uh-lee
UK
YOO-ni-LAT-uh-ruh-lee
Listen in Context
She made the decision unilaterally.
The company unilaterally changed the contract terms.
You cannot act unilaterally in a partnership.
The government decided to impose the law unilaterally, sparking criticism from other parties.