How to pronounce unimportant
Say it like uh-nim-POR-tunt. Unimportant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POR).
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- uh
- nim
- POR
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unimportant 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.
- nimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unimportant
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-im-PAW-tunt.
What does unimportant mean?
- petty; not important or noteworthy
Where does unimportant come from?
From un- + important.
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Questions about saying unimportant
How do you pronounce unimportant?
Say uh-nim-POR-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ənɪmˈpɔrtənt/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unimportant?
Unimportant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POR). Broken into parts: uh · nim · POR · tunt.
Is unimportant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːtənt/ (uhn-im-PAW-tunt).