How to pronounce uneventful
Say it like uhn-ee-VENT-ful. Uneventful has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VENT).
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- uhn
- ee
- VENT
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uneventful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- VENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uneventful
American and British speakers say uneventful in essentially the same way: /ˌʌniˈvɛntfəl/ in the US and /ˌʌniˈvɛntfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-ee-VENT-ful.
What does uneventful mean?
- monotonous; lacking significant or noteworthy events
Where does uneventful come from?
From un- + eventful.
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Words that rhyme with uneventful
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Questions about saying uneventful
How do you pronounce uneventful?
Say uhn-ee-VENT-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌniˈvɛntfəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌniˈvɛntfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uneventful?
Uneventful has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VENT). Broken into parts: uhn · ee · VENT · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say uneventful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌniˈvɛntfəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌniˈvɛntfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.