How to pronounce unemotional
Say it like uhn-ee-MOH-shuh-nul. Unemotional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH).
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- uhn
- ee
- MOH
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unemotional 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unemotional
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uhn-ee-MOH-shuh-nul.
What does unemotional mean?
- Showing little or no feeling.“an unemotional person”
- Reasoned and objective, involving reason or intellect rather than feelings.
Where does unemotional come from?
From un- + emotional.
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Words that rhyme with unemotional
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Questions about saying unemotional
How do you pronounce unemotional?
Say uhn-ee-MOH-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌniˈmoʊʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌniˈməʊʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unemotional?
Unemotional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH). Broken into parts: uhn · ee · MOH · shuh · nul.
Is unemotional pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌʌniˈməʊʃənəl/ (uhn-ee-MOH-shuh-nul).