How to pronounce unintentionally
Say it like uhn-in-TEN-shuh-nuh-lee. Unintentionally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN).
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- uhn
- in
- TEN
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unintentionally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unintentionally
American and British speakers say unintentionally in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/ in the US and /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-in-TEN-shuh-nuh-lee.
What does unintentionally mean?
- Without meaning to, in an unintentional manner, not intentionally.
Where does unintentionally come from?
From unintentional + -ly or un- + intentionally.
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Questions about saying unintentionally
How do you pronounce unintentionally?
Say uhn-in-TEN-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unintentionally?
Unintentionally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN). Broken into parts: uhn · in · TEN · shuh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say unintentionally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/ and the British form is /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.