How to pronounce unethically
Say it like uh-NETH-ih-klee. Unethically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NETH).
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- uh
- NETH
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unethically 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.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unethically
American and British speakers say unethically in essentially the same way: /əˈnɛθɪkli/ in the US and /əˈnɛθɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NETH-ih-klee.
What does unethically mean?
- In an unethical manner.
Where does unethically come from?
From unethical + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unethically
How do you pronounce unethically?
Say uh-NETH-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɛθɪkli/. In British English it is /əˈnɛθɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unethically?
Unethically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NETH). Broken into parts: uh · NETH · ih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say unethically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnɛθɪkli/ and the British form is /əˈnɛθɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.