How to pronounce unethical
Say it like uh-NETH-ih-kul. Unethical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NETH).
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- uh
- NETH
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unethical 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.
- NETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unethical
American and British speakers say unethical in essentially the same way: /əˈnɛθɪkəl/ in the US and /əˈnɛθɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NETH-ih-kul.
What does unethical mean?
- Breaching the established standards of conduct or behavior within a particular organization or profession.“He was sacked for unethical conduct.”
- Immoral, morally wrong.
Where does unethical come from?
From un- + ethical.
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Questions about saying unethical
How do you pronounce unethical?
Say uh-NETH-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɛθɪkəl/. In British English it is /əˈnɛθɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unethical?
Unethical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NETH). Broken into parts: uh · NETH · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say unethical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnɛθɪkəl/ and the British form is /əˈnɛθɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.