How to pronounce unceremoniously
Say it like uhn-ser-uh-MOH-nee-us-lee. Unceremoniously has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOH).
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US American/ˌʌnˌsɛrəˈmoʊniəsli/uhn-ser-uh-MOH-nee-us-lee
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- uhn
- ser
- uh
- MOH
- nee
- us
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unceremoniously 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.
- serGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep 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.
What does unceremoniously mean?
adverb
- In an unceremonious manner, abruptly, without the due formalities.“Encountering difficulties with the parcels’ unhelpful recipient, the deliveryman unceremoniously dumped the packages in the street outside the door.”
Where does unceremoniously come from?
From unceremonious + -ly or un- + ceremoniously.
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Questions about saying unceremoniously
How do you pronounce unceremoniously?
Say uhn-ser-uh-MOH-nee-us-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˌsɛrəˈmoʊniəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unceremoniously?
Unceremoniously has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOH). Broken into parts: uhn · ser · uh · MOH · nee · us · lee.