How to pronounce unfairness
Say it like un-FEH-er-nus. Unfairness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEH).
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- un
- FEH
- er
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfairness 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.
- FEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unfairness
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-FAIR-nus.
What does unfairness mean?
- The state of being unfair; lack of justice.
- An unjust act or situation.
Where does unfairness come from?
From unfair + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unfairness
How do you pronounce unfairness?
Say un-FEH-er-nus. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈfɛɚnəs/. In British English it is /ʌnˈfɛənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfairness?
Unfairness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEH). Broken into parts: un · FEH · er · nus.
Is unfairness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ʌnˈfɛənəs/ (un-FAIR-nus).