How to Pronounce "unum"
word
ˈjunəm/, /ˈunəm
YOO-nuhm or OO-nuhm
ˈjuːnəm
YOO-nuhm
Definition
'Unum' is a Latin word meaning 'one' or 'single'. In English, it is most commonly seen in the phrase 'E pluribus unum', meaning 'Out of many, one.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjunəm/, /ˈunəm
British English
ˈjuːnəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOO-nuhm or OO-nuhm
UK
YOO-nuhm
Listen in Context
The phrase 'E pluribus unum' appears on American coins.
Unum is a Latin word meaning 'one' or 'single'.
People see unum on official U.S. documents.
If you've ever noticed small print on a coin, you may have seen 'unum'.