How to pronounce unequally
Say it like uh-NEE-kwuh-lee. Unequally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- uh
- NEE
- kwuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unequally 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.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kwuhKeep 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 unequally
American and British speakers say unequally in essentially the same way: /ʌˈnikwəli/ in the US and /ʌˈniːkwəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NEE-kwuh-lee.
What does unequally mean?
- Not equally, unevenly, sometimes unfairly.
Where does unequally come from?
From unequal + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying unequally
How do you pronounce unequally?
Say uh-NEE-kwuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ʌˈnikwəli/. In British English it is /ʌˈniːkwəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unequally?
Unequally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: uh · NEE · kwuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say unequally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌˈnikwəli/ and the British form is /ʌˈniːkwəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.