How to pronounce unnatural
Say it like un-NACH-uh-rul. Unnatural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NACH).
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- un
- NACH
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unnatural 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.
- NACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unnatural
American and British speakers say unnatural in essentially the same way: /ənˈnætʃərəl/ in the US and /ənˈnætʃərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-NACH-uh-rul.
What does unnatural mean?
- Not natural.
- Not occurring in nature, the environment or atmosphere
- Going against nature; perverse.
Where does unnatural come from?
From Middle English unnatural, unnaturel, equivalent to un- + natural.
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Words that rhyme with unnatural
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Questions about saying unnatural
How do you pronounce unnatural?
Say un-NACH-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈnætʃərəl/. In British English it is /ənˈnætʃərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unnatural?
Unnatural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NACH). Broken into parts: un · NACH · uh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say unnatural the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈnætʃərəl/ and the British form is /ənˈnætʃərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.