How to pronounce unenviable
Say it like uh-NEN-vee-uh-bul. Unenviable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEN).
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- uh
- NEN
- vee
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unenviable 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.
- NENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- veeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unenviable
American and British speakers say unenviable in essentially the same way: /əˈnɛnˌviəbəl/ in the US and /əˈnɛnˌviːəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NEN-vee-uh-bul.
What does unenviable mean?
- Difficult, undesirable, or unpleasant; not to be envied.
Where does unenviable come from?
From un- + enviable.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying unenviable
How do you pronounce unenviable?
Say uh-NEN-vee-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɛnˌviəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈnɛnˌviːəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unenviable?
Unenviable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEN). Broken into parts: uh · NEN · vee · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unenviable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnɛnˌviəbəl/ and the British form is /əˈnɛnˌviːəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.