How to pronounce unmercifully
Say it like un-MUR-sih-fuu-ul-lee. Unmercifully has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR).
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- un
- MUR
- sih
- fuu
- ul
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unmercifully 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.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fuuGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ulKeep 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 unmercifully
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-MUR-sih-fuu-ul-lee.
What does unmercifully mean?
- In an unmerciful manner.
Where does unmercifully come from?
From unmerciful + -ly.
Questions about saying unmercifully
How do you pronounce unmercifully?
Say un-MUR-sih-fuu-ul-lee. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈmɝsɪˌfʊəlli/. In British English it is /ʌnˈmɜːsɪˌfʊəlli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unmercifully?
Unmercifully has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR). Broken into parts: un · MUR · sih · fuu · ul · lee.
Is unmercifully 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 /ʌnˈmɜːsɪˌfʊəlli/ (un-MUR-sih-fuu-ul-lee).