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How to pronounce unequivocally

Say it like uhn-ee-KWIV-uh-kuh-lee. Unequivocally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWIV).

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US American/ˌʌniˈkwɪvəkəli/uhn-ee-KWIV-uh-kuh-lee
UK British/ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəli/uhn-ih-KWIV-uh-kuh-lee
  • uhn
  • ee
  • KWIV
  • uh
  • kuh
  • lee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Unequivocally pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  3. KWIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  4. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  5. kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  6. leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of unequivocally

American and British speakers say unequivocally in essentially the same way: /ˌʌniˈkwɪvəkəli/ in the US and /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəli/ in the UK.

British respelling: uhn-ih-KWIV-uh-kuh-lee.

What does unequivocally mean?

adverb
  1. In a way that leaves no doubt; in an unequivocal or unambiguous manner, unquestionably.“They strove to make their product unequivocally the best in the industry.”

Where does unequivocally come from?

From unequivocal + -ly or un- + equivocally.

Similar and opposite words

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Questions about saying unequivocally

How do you pronounce unequivocally?

Say uhn-ee-KWIV-uh-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌniˈkwɪvəkəli/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in unequivocally?

Unequivocally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWIV). Broken into parts: uhn · ee · KWIV · uh · kuh · lee.

Do Americans and Brits say unequivocally the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌniˈkwɪvəkəli/ and the British form is /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict and Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).