How to pronounce uncharacteristically
Say it like un-ker-uk-tuh-RIS-tih-kuh-lee. Uncharacteristically has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (RIS).
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- un
- ker
- uk
- tuh
- RIS
- tih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncharacteristically 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.
- kerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep 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 uncharacteristically mean?
- In an uncharacteristic manner.
Where does uncharacteristically come from?
From uncharacteristic + -ally.
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Words that rhyme with uncharacteristically
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Questions about saying uncharacteristically
How do you pronounce uncharacteristically?
Say un-ker-uk-tuh-RIS-tih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˌkɛrəktəˈrɪstɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncharacteristically?
Uncharacteristically has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (RIS). Broken into parts: un · ker · uk · tuh · RIS · tih · kuh · lee.