How to pronounce unevenly
Say it like uh-NEE-vun-lee. Unevenly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- uh
- NEE
- vun
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unevenly 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.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vunKeep 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 unevenly
American and British speakers say unevenly in essentially the same way: /əˈnivənli/ in the US and /əˈniːvənli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NEE-vun-lee.
What does unevenly mean?
- In an uneven or haphazard manner.
- In an unequal manner.
Where does unevenly come from?
From uneven + -ly or un- + evenly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unevenly
How do you pronounce unevenly?
Say uh-NEE-vun-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈnivənli/. In British English it is /əˈniːvənli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unevenly?
Unevenly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: uh · NEE · vun · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say unevenly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnivənli/ and the British form is /əˈniːvənli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.