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How to pronounce unhandsome

Say it like uhn-HAN-sum. Unhandsome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAN).

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US American/ˌʌnˈhænsəm/uhn-HAN-sum
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
  • uhn
  • HAN
  • sum
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Unhandsome pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. HANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  3. sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

What does unhandsome mean?

adjective
  1. Not handsome.

Where does unhandsome come from?

From un- + handsome.

Words that rhyme with unhandsome

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unhandsome.

Questions about saying unhandsome

How do you pronounce unhandsome?

Say uhn-HAN-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈhænsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in unhandsome?

Unhandsome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAN). Broken into parts: uhn · HAN · sum.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).