How to pronounce unapologetic
Say it like uhn-uh-pol-uh-JET-ik. Unapologetic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (JET).
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- uhn
- uh
- pol
- uh
- JET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unapologetic 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.
- polGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unapologetic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-uh-pol-uh-JET-ik.
What does unapologetic mean?
- Not apologetic for having said or done something that causes actual or potential harm, especially when being apologetic would be appropriate.
Where does unapologetic come from?
From un- + apologetic.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with unapologetic
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Questions about saying unapologetic
How do you pronounce unapologetic?
Say uhn-uh-pol-uh-JET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˌpɑləˈdʒɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unapologetic?
Unapologetic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (JET). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · pol · uh · JET · ik.
Is unapologetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌʌnəˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk/ (uhn-uh-pol-uh-JET-ik).