How to pronounce unaccustomed
Say it like uhn-uh-KUHS-tumd. Unaccustomed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHS).
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- uhn
- uh
- KUHS
- tumd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unaccustomed 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tumdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unaccustomed
American and British speakers say unaccustomed in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-KUHS-tumd.
What does unaccustomed mean?
- Not used to an event or thing, not accustomed.“He is unaccustomed to the cold.”
- To which one is not accustomed, unfamiliar
- simple past and past participle of unaccustom
Where does unaccustomed come from?
From un- + accustomed.
Questions about saying unaccustomed
How do you pronounce unaccustomed?
Say uhn-uh-KUHS-tumd. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unaccustomed?
Unaccustomed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHS). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · KUHS · tumd.
Do Americans and Brits say unaccustomed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.