How to pronounce unappropriate
Say it like uhn-uh-PROH-pree-ayt. Unappropriate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH).
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- uhn
- uh
- PROH
- pree
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unappropriate 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.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of unappropriate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uhn-uh-PROH-pree-ayt.
What does unappropriate mean?
- To take from private possession and restore to the possession or right of all, or to a common good.“to unappropriate a monopoly”
- Inappropriate; unsuitable.
Where does unappropriate come from?
From un- + appropriate.
Words that rhyme with unappropriate
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Questions about saying unappropriate
How do you pronounce unappropriate?
Say uhn-uh-PROH-pree-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈproʊprieɪt/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈprəʊprieɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unappropriate?
Unappropriate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · PROH · pree · ayt.
Is unappropriate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌʌnəˈprəʊprieɪt/ (uhn-uh-PROH-pree-ayt).