How to pronounce unglamorous
Say it like un-GLAM-uh-rus. Unglamorous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLAM).
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- un
- GLAM
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unglamorous 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.
- GLAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unglamorous
American and British speakers say unglamorous in essentially the same way: /ənˈɡlæmərəs/ in the US and /ənˈɡlæmərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-GLAM-uh-rus.
What does unglamorous mean?
- Not glamorous; humdrum or prosaic.
Where does unglamorous come from?
From un- + glamorous.
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Questions about saying unglamorous
How do you pronounce unglamorous?
Say un-GLAM-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ənˈɡlæmərəs/. In British English it is /ənˈɡlæmərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unglamorous?
Unglamorous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLAM). Broken into parts: un · GLAM · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say unglamorous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈɡlæmərəs/ and the British form is /ənˈɡlæmərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.