How to pronounce uncontrollably
Say it like uhn-kun-TROH-luh-blee. Uncontrollably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROH).
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- uhn
- kun
- TROH
- luh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncontrollably 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.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of uncontrollably
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uhn-kun-TROH-luh-blee.
What does uncontrollably mean?
- In an uncontrollable manner; without being subject to control.
Where does uncontrollably come from?
From uncontrollable + -ly.
Questions about saying uncontrollably
How do you pronounce uncontrollably?
Say uhn-kun-TROH-luh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbli/. In British English it is /ˌʌnkənˈtrəʊləbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncontrollably?
Uncontrollably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROH). Broken into parts: uhn · kun · TROH · luh · blee.
Is uncontrollably pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌʌnkənˈtrəʊləbli/ (uhn-kun-TROH-luh-blee).