How to Pronounce "universe"
word
/ˈjunəˌvɝs/
YOO-nuh-vurs
/jˈuːnɪvˌɜːs/
YOO-ni-vurs
Definition
Everything that exists, including all space, stars, planets, matter, and energy. It can also mean a particular world or system of ideas in stories, games, or discussion.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈjunəˌvɝs/
British English
/jˈuːnɪvˌɜːs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOO-nuh-vurs
UK
YOO-ni-vurs
Listen in Context
The universe is very large.
We learned about the universe in class today.
Some people wonder how the universe began.
Sometimes it feels like the universe is testing my patience.