How to pronounce unluckily
Say it like un-LUHK-ih-lee. Unluckily has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHK).
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- un
- LUHK
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unluckily 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 "u" in cup.
- LUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ihKeep 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 unluckily
American and British speakers say unluckily in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈlʌkɪli/ in the US and /ʌnˈlʌkɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-LUHK-ih-lee.
What does unluckily mean?
- Without luck; unfortunately.
Where does unluckily come from?
From unlucky + -ly or un- + luckily.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying unluckily
How do you pronounce unluckily?
Say un-LUHK-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈlʌkɪli/. In British English it is /ʌnˈlʌkɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unluckily?
Unluckily has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHK). Broken into parts: un · LUHK · ih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say unluckily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈlʌkɪli/ and the British form is /ʌnˈlʌkɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.