How to pronounce unavoidably
Say it like uhn-uh-VOY-duh-blee. Unavoidably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOY).
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- uhn
- uh
- VOY
- duh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unavoidably 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.
- VOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unavoidably
American and British speakers say unavoidably in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbli/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-VOY-duh-blee.
What does unavoidably mean?
- In an unavoidable manner.
Where does unavoidably come from?
From unavoidable + -ly.
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Questions about saying unavoidably
How do you pronounce unavoidably?
Say uhn-uh-VOY-duh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbli/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unavoidably?
Unavoidably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOY). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · VOY · duh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say unavoidably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbli/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.