How to pronounce unearthly
Say it like uh-NURTH-lee. Unearthly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NURTH).
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- uh
- NURTH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unearthly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- NURTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unearthly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-NURTH-lee.
What does unearthly mean?
- Not of the earth; nonterrestrial.
- Preternatural or supernatural.
- Strange, enigmatic, or mysterious.
Where does unearthly come from?
From un- + earthly.
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Questions about saying unearthly
How do you pronounce unearthly?
Say uh-NURTH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ʌˈnɝθli/. In British English it is /ʌˈnɜːθli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unearthly?
Unearthly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NURTH). Broken into parts: uh · NURTH · lee.
Is unearthly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ʌˈnɜːθli/ (uh-NURTH-lee).