How to pronounce unambiguous
Say it like uhn-am-BIG-yuh-wus. Unambiguous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIG).
- uhn
- am
- BIG
- yuh
- wus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unambiguous 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.
- amKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unambiguous
American and British speakers say unambiguous in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnæmˈbɪɡjəwəs/ in the US and /ˌʌnæmˈbɪɡjəwəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-am-BIG-yuh-wus.
What does unambiguous mean?
- Clear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity.
Where does unambiguous come from?
From un- + ambiguous.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- explicit
- monosemous
- univocal
- unequivocal
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unambiguous
How do you pronounce unambiguous?
Say uhn-am-BIG-yuh-wus. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnæmˈbɪɡjəwəs/. In British English it is /ˌʌnæmˈbɪɡjəwəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unambiguous?
Unambiguous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIG). Broken into parts: uhn · am · BIG · yuh · wus.
Do Americans and Brits say unambiguous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnæmˈbɪɡjəwəs/ and the British form is /ˌʌnæmˈbɪɡjəwəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.