How to pronounce uncannily
Say it like un-KAN-uh-lee. Uncannily has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN).
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- un
- KAN
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncannily 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of uncannily
American and British speakers say uncannily in essentially the same way: /ənˈkænəli/ in the US and /ənˈkænəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-KAN-uh-lee.
What does uncannily mean?
- In an uncanny manner.
Where does uncannily come from?
From uncanny + -ly.
Questions about saying uncannily
How do you pronounce uncannily?
Say un-KAN-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ənˈkænəli/. In British English it is /ənˈkænəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncannily?
Uncannily has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN). Broken into parts: un · KAN · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say uncannily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈkænəli/ and the British form is /ənˈkænəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.