How to pronounce uncharacteristic
Say it like uhn-ker-ik-tuh-RIS-tik. Uncharacteristic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (RIS).
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US American/ˌʌnˌkɛrɪktəˈrɪstɪk/uhn-ker-ik-tuh-RIS-tik
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- uhn
- ker
- ik
- tuh
- RIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncharacteristic 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.
- kerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does uncharacteristic mean?
adjective
- Not characteristic.
- Out of character; behavior that is unusual for a given person or thing.
Where does uncharacteristic come from?
From un- + characteristic.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with uncharacteristic
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Questions about saying uncharacteristic
How do you pronounce uncharacteristic?
Say uhn-ker-ik-tuh-RIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˌkɛrɪktəˈrɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncharacteristic?
Uncharacteristic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (RIS). Broken into parts: uhn · ker · ik · tuh · RIS · tik.