How to pronounce uneasy
Say it like uh-NEE-zee. Uneasy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- uh
- NEE
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uneasy 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of uneasy
American and British speakers say uneasy in essentially the same way: /əˈnizi/ in the US and /ʌˈniːzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NEE-zee.
What does uneasy mean?
- Not easy; difficult.
- Restless; disturbed by pain, anxiety.“I've been uneasy about your friend ever since I met him. Are you sure we can trust him?”
- Not easy in manner; constrained“He was behaving in an uneasy way.”
- Causing discomfort or constraint
Where does uneasy come from?
From Middle English unesy, equivalent to un- + easy.
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Words that rhyme with uneasy
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Questions about saying uneasy
How do you pronounce uneasy?
Say uh-NEE-zee. The American pronunciation is /əˈnizi/. In British English it is /ʌˈniːzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uneasy?
Uneasy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: uh · NEE · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say uneasy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnizi/ and the British form is /ʌˈniːzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.