How to pronounce uncomplimentary
Say it like uhn-kom-plih-MEN-tuh-ree. Uncomplimentary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEN).
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- uhn
- kom
- plih
- MEN
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncomplimentary 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.
- komGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- plihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of uncomplimentary
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uhn-kom-plih-MEN-tuh-ree.
What does uncomplimentary mean?
- Not complimentary; negative or insulting.
Where does uncomplimentary come from?
From un- + complimentary.
Words that rhyme with uncomplimentary
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Questions about saying uncomplimentary
How do you pronounce uncomplimentary?
Say uhn-kom-plih-MEN-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˌkɑmplɪˈmɛntəri/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncomplimentary?
Uncomplimentary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEN). Broken into parts: uhn · kom · plih · MEN · tuh · ree.
Is uncomplimentary 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 /ˌʌnˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/ (uhn-kom-plih-MEN-tuh-ree).