How to pronounce unconditional
Say it like uhn-kun-DISH-uh-nul. Unconditional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH).
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- uhn
- kun
- DISH
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unconditional 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unconditional
American and British speakers say unconditional in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-kun-DISH-uh-nul.
What does unconditional mean?
- Absolute; without conditions, limitations, reservations or qualifications.“We demand your unconditional surrender.”
- That which is not conditional.
- A conditional-like structure expressing that the consequent holds true regardless of the particular value of the antecedent.
Where does unconditional come from?
From un- + conditional.
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Questions about saying unconditional
How do you pronounce unconditional?
Say uhn-kun-DISH-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unconditional?
Unconditional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH). Broken into parts: uhn · kun · DISH · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say unconditional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.