How to pronounce unacceptably
Say it like uhn-ak-SEP-tuh-blee. Unacceptably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
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- uhn
- ak
- SEP
- tuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unacceptably pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unacceptably
American and British speakers say unacceptably in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnækˈsɛptəbli/ in the US and /ˌʌnækˈsɛptəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-ak-SEP-tuh-blee.
What does unacceptably mean?
- Not within the limits of what is generally considered to be acceptable.“The levels of lead in marine hull paints are still unacceptably high.”
Where does unacceptably come from?
From unacceptable + -ly.
Questions about saying unacceptably
How do you pronounce unacceptably?
Say uhn-ak-SEP-tuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnækˈsɛptəbli/. In British English it is /ˌʌnækˈsɛptəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unacceptably?
Unacceptably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: uhn · ak · SEP · tuh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say unacceptably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnækˈsɛptəbli/ and the British form is /ˌʌnækˈsɛptəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.