How to pronounce unfortunates
Say it like un-FOR-chuh-nuts. Unfortunates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- un
- FOR
- chuh
- nuts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfortunates 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.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unfortunates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-FAW-chuh-nuts.
What does unfortunates mean?
- plural of unfortunate How to pronounce unfortunate
Questions about saying unfortunates
How do you pronounce unfortunates?
Say un-FOR-chuh-nuts. The American pronunciation is /ənˈfɔrtʃənəts/. In British English it is /ənˈfɔːtʃənəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfortunates?
Unfortunates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: un · FOR · chuh · nuts.
Is unfortunates pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ənˈfɔːtʃənəts/ (un-FAW-chuh-nuts).