How to pronounce unknowingly
Say it like un-NOH-ing-lee. Unknowingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- un
- NOH
- ing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unknowingly 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.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unknowingly
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: un-NOH-ing-lee.
What does unknowingly mean?
- Without awareness, without intent.
Where does unknowingly come from?
From unknowing + -ly.
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Questions about saying unknowingly
How do you pronounce unknowingly?
Say un-NOH-ing-lee. The American pronunciation is /ənˈnoʊɪŋli/. In British English it is /ənˈnəʊɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unknowingly?
Unknowingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: un · NOH · ing · lee.
Is unknowingly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ənˈnəʊɪŋli/ (un-NOH-ing-lee).