How to pronounce unconventional
Say it like uhn-kun-VEN-shuh-nul. Unconventional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEN).
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- uhn
- kun
- VEN
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unconventional 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.
- VENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep 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 unconventional
American and British speakers say unconventional in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-kun-VEN-shuh-nul.
What does unconventional mean?
- Not adhering to custom, convention, or accepted standards.
- Out of the ordinary.
- Atypical.
- Something or someone that is unconventional.
Where does unconventional come from?
From un- + conventional.
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Questions about saying unconventional
How do you pronounce unconventional?
Say uhn-kun-VEN-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unconventional?
Unconventional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEN). Broken into parts: uhn · kun · VEN · shuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say unconventional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.