How to pronounce unctuousness
Say it like UHNGK-choo-uh-snus. Unctuousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHNGK).
- UHNGK
- choo
- uh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unctuousness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unctuousness
American and British speakers say unctuousness in essentially the same way: /ˈʌŋktʃuəsnəs/ in the US and /ˈʌŋktʃuːəsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHNGK-choo-uh-snus.
What does unctuousness mean?
- The state or characteristic of being unctuous.
Where does unctuousness come from?
From unctuous + -ness.
Questions about saying unctuousness
How do you pronounce unctuousness?
Say UHNGK-choo-uh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌŋktʃuəsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈʌŋktʃuːəsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unctuousness?
Unctuousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHNGK). Broken into parts: UHNGK · choo · uh · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say unctuousness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌŋktʃuəsnəs/ and the British form is /ˈʌŋktʃuːəsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.