How to pronounce unfaithful
Say it like un-FAYTH-ful. Unfaithful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAYTH).
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- un
- FAYTH
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfaithful 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- FAYTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unfaithful
American and British speakers say unfaithful in essentially the same way: /ənˈfeɪθfəl/ in the US and /ənˈfeɪθfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-FAYTH-ful.
What does unfaithful mean?
- Not having religious faith.
- Not keeping good faith; disloyal; not faithful.
- Adulterous.
Where does unfaithful come from?
From Middle English unfeithful, equivalent to un- + faithful.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- faithless
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unfaithful
How do you pronounce unfaithful?
Say un-FAYTH-ful. The American pronunciation is /ənˈfeɪθfəl/. In British English it is /ənˈfeɪθfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfaithful?
Unfaithful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAYTH). Broken into parts: un · FAYTH · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say unfaithful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈfeɪθfəl/ and the British form is /ənˈfeɪθfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.