How to pronounce uncourageous
Say it like uhn-kuh-RAY-jus. Uncourageous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- uhn
- kuh
- RAY
- jus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncourageous 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uncourageous
American and British speakers say uncourageous in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnkəˈreɪdʒəs/ in the US and /ˌʌnkəˈreɪdʒəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-kuh-RAY-jus.
What does uncourageous mean?
- lacking courage
Where does uncourageous come from?
From un- + courageous.
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Words that rhyme with uncourageous
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Questions about saying uncourageous
How do you pronounce uncourageous?
Say uhn-kuh-RAY-jus. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnkəˈreɪdʒəs/. In British English it is /ˌʌnkəˈreɪdʒəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncourageous?
Uncourageous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: uhn · kuh · RAY · jus.
Do Americans and Brits say uncourageous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnkəˈreɪdʒəs/ and the British form is /ˌʌnkəˈreɪdʒəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.