How to pronounce unfamiliarity
Say it like uhn-fuh-mil-YER-uh-tee. Unfamiliarity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (YER).
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US American/ˌʌnfəˌmɪˈljɛrəti/uhn-fuh-mil-YER-uh-tee
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- uhn
- fuh
- mil
- YER
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfamiliarity 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- milGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- YERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does unfamiliarity mean?
noun
- Lack of familiarity; ignorance or inexperience.“Due to my unfamiliarity with the library's catalog system, it took several hours to find the book.”
Where does unfamiliarity come from?
From un- + familiarity.
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Words that rhyme with unfamiliarity
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Questions about saying unfamiliarity
How do you pronounce unfamiliarity?
Say uhn-fuh-mil-YER-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnfəˌmɪˈljɛrəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfamiliarity?
Unfamiliarity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (YER). Broken into parts: uhn · fuh · mil · YER · uh · tee.