How to pronounce unconventionality
Say it like uhn-kun-ven-chuh-NAL-uh-tee. Unconventionality has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NAL).
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- uhn
- kun
- ven
- chuh
- NAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unconventionality 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.
- venGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unconventionality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-kun-ven-chuh-NAL-uh-tee.
What does unconventionality mean?
- The state of being unconventional.“The psychologist regarded Sofie's extreme unconventionality and intelligence as pointing towards very high openness to experience.”
Where does unconventionality come from?
From un- + conventionality.
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Questions about saying unconventionality
How do you pronounce unconventionality?
Say uhn-kun-ven-chuh-NAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnkənˌvɛntʃəˈnæləti/. In British English it is /ˌʌnkənˌvɛntʃəˈnæləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unconventionality?
Unconventionality has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NAL). Broken into parts: uhn · kun · ven · chuh · NAL · uh · tee.
Is unconventionality pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌʌnkənˌvɛntʃəˈnæləti/ (uhn-kun-ven-chuh-NAL-uh-tee).