How to pronounce unmetallic
Say it like uhn-mih-TAL-ik. Unmetallic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAL).
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- uhn
- mih
- TAL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unmetallic 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unmetallic
American and British speakers say unmetallic in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnmɪˈtælɪk/ in the US and /ˌʌnmɪˈtælɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-mih-TAL-ik.
What does unmetallic mean?
- Not metallic.
Where does unmetallic come from?
From un- + metallic.
Words that rhyme with unmetallic
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Questions about saying unmetallic
How do you pronounce unmetallic?
Say uhn-mih-TAL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnmɪˈtælɪk/. In British English it is /ˌʌnmɪˈtælɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unmetallic?
Unmetallic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAL). Broken into parts: uhn · mih · TAL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say unmetallic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnmɪˈtælɪk/ and the British form is /ˌʌnmɪˈtælɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.