How to pronounce unexceptional
Say it like uhn-ik-SEP-shuh-nul. Unexceptional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
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- uhn
- ik
- SEP
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unexceptional 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unexceptional
American and British speakers say unexceptional in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-ik-SEP-shuh-nul.
What does unexceptional mean?
- Not exceptional.
Where does unexceptional come from?
From un- + exceptional.
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Questions about saying unexceptional
How do you pronounce unexceptional?
Say uhn-ik-SEP-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unexceptional?
Unexceptional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: uhn · ik · SEP · shuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say unexceptional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.