How to pronounce unhappiness
Say it like un-HAP-ee-nis. Unhappiness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAP).
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- un
- HAP
- ee
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unhappiness 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.
- HAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unhappiness
American and British speakers say unhappiness in essentially the same way: /ənˈhæpinɪs/ in the US and /ənˈhæpinɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-HAP-ee-nis.
What does unhappiness mean?
- The feeling of not being happy.
Where does unhappiness come from?
From unhappy + -ness or un- + happiness.
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Questions about saying unhappiness
How do you pronounce unhappiness?
Say un-HAP-ee-nis. The American pronunciation is /ənˈhæpinɪs/. In British English it is /ənˈhæpinɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unhappiness?
Unhappiness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAP). Broken into parts: un · HAP · ee · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say unhappiness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈhæpinɪs/ and the British form is /ənˈhæpinɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.