How to pronounce uncommonly
Say it like uhn-KOM-un-lee. Uncommonly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOM).
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- uhn
- KOM
- un
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncommonly 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.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- unKeep 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 uncommonly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uhn-KOM-un-lee.
What does uncommonly mean?
- To an uncommon degree; unusually or extremely.
- Not often; on rare occasions.“Not uncommonly, I find that I have arrived too late to catch my train.”
Where does uncommonly come from?
From uncommon + -ly.
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Questions about saying uncommonly
How do you pronounce uncommonly?
Say uhn-KOM-un-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈkɑmənli/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈkɒmənli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncommonly?
Uncommonly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOM). Broken into parts: uhn · KOM · un · lee.
Is uncommonly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌʌnˈkɒmənli/ (uhn-KOM-un-lee).