How to pronounce uncomfortable
Say it like un-KUHM-fer-tuh-bul. Uncomfortable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM).
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- un
- KUHM
- fer
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncomfortable 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.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uncomfortable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-KUHM-fuh-tuh-bul.
What does uncomfortable mean?
- conducive to or feeling mental discomfort“this kind of life can prove disruptive and uncomfortable”“the uncomfortable truth”
- providing or experiencing physical discomfort“an uncomfortable chair”“an uncomfortable day in the hot sun”
Where does uncomfortable come from?
From un- + comfortable.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying uncomfortable
How do you pronounce uncomfortable?
Say un-KUHM-fer-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈkʌmfɚtəbəl/. In British English it is /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncomfortable?
Uncomfortable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM). Broken into parts: un · KUHM · fer · tuh · bul.
Is uncomfortable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbəl/ (un-KUHM-fuh-tuh-bul).