How to pronounce unawareness
Say it like un-uh-WEH-er-nus. Unawareness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WEH).
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- un
- uh
- WEH
- er
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unawareness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unawareness
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-uh-WAIR-nus.
What does unawareness mean?
- The state of being unaware.
Where does unawareness come from?
From unaware + -ness.
Words that rhyme with unawareness
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Questions about saying unawareness
How do you pronounce unawareness?
Say un-uh-WEH-er-nus. The American pronunciation is /ʌnəˈwɛɚnəs/. In British English it is /ʌnəˈwɛənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unawareness?
Unawareness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WEH). Broken into parts: un · uh · WEH · er · nus.
Is unawareness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ʌnəˈwɛənəs/ (un-uh-WAIR-nus).