How to pronounce uneasily
Say it like uh-NEE-zuh-lee. Uneasily has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- uh
- NEE
- zuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uneasily 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of uneasily
American and British speakers say uneasily in essentially the same way: /əˈnizəli/ in the US and /əˈniːzəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NEE-zuh-lee.
What does uneasily mean?
- In an uneasy manner.
Where does uneasily come from?
From uneasy + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying uneasily
How do you pronounce uneasily?
Say uh-NEE-zuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈnizəli/. In British English it is /əˈniːzəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uneasily?
Uneasily has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: uh · NEE · zuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say uneasily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnizəli/ and the British form is /əˈniːzəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.