How to pronounce ungood
Say it like uhn-GUUD. Ungood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUUD).
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- uhn
- GUUD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ungood 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.
- GUUDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of ungood
American and British speakers say ungood in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnˈɡʊd/ in the US and /ˌʌnˈɡʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-GUUD.
What does ungood mean?
- Not good; bad.
- Those who are not good; the wicked, evil, or bad.
- Lack or absence of good; goodlessness; bad
Where does ungood come from?
From Middle English ungod, from Old English ungōd, equivalent to un- (“not”) + good (adjective).
Words that rhyme with ungood
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ungood.
Questions about saying ungood
How do you pronounce ungood?
Say uhn-GUUD. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈɡʊd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈɡʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ungood?
Ungood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUUD). Broken into parts: uhn · GUUD.
Do Americans and Brits say ungood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnˈɡʊd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnˈɡʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.