How do you pronounce "unix"?

In American English: /ˈjuːnɪks/ (YOON-iks). In British English: /jˈuːnɪks/ (Y-oon). In Canadian English: /ˈjuːnɪks/ (YOON-iks). In Australian English: /jˈuːnɪks/ (Y-oon).

Is "unix" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjuːnɪks/ (YOON-iks), while in British English it's /jˈuːnɪks/ (Y-oon).

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unix

/ˈjuːnɪks/

YOON-iks

Syllable Breakdown

juːnun·ɪksix

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