How to pronounce unmannerly
Say it like uhn-MAN-er-lee. Unmannerly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN).
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- uhn
- MAN
- er
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unmannerly 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.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unmannerly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-MAN-uh-lee.
What does unmannerly mean?
- Not mannerly (“polite; having good manners”).
Where does unmannerly come from?
From Middle English unmanerli (“of a person: disorderly, unruly; of conduct: inappropriate, improper”), from un- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + manerli, manerly (“well-mannered; modest; customary; moral”).
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Questions about saying unmannerly
How do you pronounce unmannerly?
Say uhn-MAN-er-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈmænɚli/. In British English it is /ʌnˈmænəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unmannerly?
Unmannerly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN). Broken into parts: uhn · MAN · er · lee.
Is unmannerly 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 /ʌnˈmænəli/ (un-MAN-uh-lee).