How to pronounce unattractive
Say it like uhn-uh-TRAK-tiv. Unattractive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAK).
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- uhn
- uh
- TRAK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unattractive 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.
- TRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unattractive
American and British speakers say unattractive in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-TRAK-tiv.
What does unattractive mean?
- Not handsome or beautiful or appealing.
- Lacking the power to attract interest.
- An aesthetically unattractive person
Where does unattractive come from?
From un- + attractive.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with unattractive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unattractive.
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Questions about saying unattractive
How do you pronounce unattractive?
Say uhn-uh-TRAK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unattractive?
Unattractive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAK). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · TRAK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say unattractive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.