How to pronounce ungracious
Say it like un-GRAY-shus. Ungracious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAY).
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- un
- GRAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ungracious 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.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ungracious
American and British speakers say ungracious in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈɡreɪʃəs/ in the US and /ʌnˈɡreɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-GRAY-shus.
What does ungracious mean?
- Not gracious; unkind or cold-hearted.
Where does ungracious come from?
From Middle English ungracious; equivalent to un- + gracious.
Words that rhyme with ungracious
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ungracious.
Questions about saying ungracious
How do you pronounce ungracious?
Say un-GRAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈɡreɪʃəs/. In British English it is /ʌnˈɡreɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ungracious?
Ungracious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAY). Broken into parts: un · GRAY · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say ungracious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈɡreɪʃəs/ and the British form is /ʌnˈɡreɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.