How to pronounce unimaginative
Say it like uh-nih-MAJ-in-uh-tiv. Unimaginative has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAJ).
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- uh
- nih
- MAJ
- in
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unimaginative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unimaginative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-nih-MAJ-in-uh-tiv.
What does unimaginative mean?
- Not imaginative.
Where does unimaginative come from?
From un- + imaginative.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- uninspired
- unoriginal
- sterile
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unimaginative
How do you pronounce unimaginative?
Say uh-nih-MAJ-in-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ənɪˈmæˌdʒɪnətɪv/. In British English it is /ənɪˈmæˌdʒɪnətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unimaginative?
Unimaginative has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAJ). Broken into parts: uh · nih · MAJ · in · uh · tiv.
Is unimaginative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ənɪˈmæˌdʒɪnətɪv/ (uh-nih-MAJ-in-uh-tiv).