How to pronounce unfilial
Say it like un-FIL-ee-ul. Unfilial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL).
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- un
- FIL
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfilial 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.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unfilial
American and British speakers say unfilial in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈfɪliəl/ in the US and /ʌnˈfɪliəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-FIL-ee-ul.
What does unfilial mean?
- Not befitting or proper for a son.
Where does unfilial come from?
From un- + filial.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unfilial
How do you pronounce unfilial?
Say un-FIL-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈfɪliəl/. In British English it is /ʌnˈfɪliəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfilial?
Unfilial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL). Broken into parts: un · FIL · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say unfilial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈfɪliəl/ and the British form is /ʌnˈfɪliəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.