How to pronounce unexplainedly
Say it like un-ik-SPLAY-nud-lee. Unexplainedly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPLAY).
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- un
- ik
- SPLAY
- nud
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unexplainedly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nudKeep 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 unexplainedly
American and British speakers say unexplainedly in essentially the same way: /ʌnɪkˈspleɪnədli/ in the US and /ʌnɪkˈspleɪnədli/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-ik-SPLAY-nud-lee.
What does unexplainedly mean?
- Without explanation.
Where does unexplainedly come from?
From unexplained + -ly.
Questions about saying unexplainedly
How do you pronounce unexplainedly?
Say un-ik-SPLAY-nud-lee. The American pronunciation is /ʌnɪkˈspleɪnədli/. In British English it is /ʌnɪkˈspleɪnədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unexplainedly?
Unexplainedly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPLAY). Broken into parts: un · ik · SPLAY · nud · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say unexplainedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnɪkˈspleɪnədli/ and the British form is /ʌnɪkˈspleɪnədli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.