How to pronounce unnaturally
Say it like un-NACH-uh-ruh-lee. Unnaturally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NACH).
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- un
- NACH
- uh
- ruh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unnaturally 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.
- 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.
- ruhKeep 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 unnaturally
American and British speakers say unnaturally in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈnætʃərəli/ in the US and /ʌnˈnætʃərəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-NACH-uh-ruh-lee.
What does unnaturally mean?
- In an unnatural manner; to an unnatural extent.
Where does unnaturally come from?
From Middle English unnaturelly, equivalent to unnatural + -ly and/or un- + naturally.
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Questions about saying unnaturally
How do you pronounce unnaturally?
Say un-NACH-uh-ruh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈnætʃərəli/. In British English it is /ʌnˈnætʃərəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unnaturally?
Unnaturally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NACH). Broken into parts: un · NACH · uh · ruh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say unnaturally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈnætʃərəli/ and the British form is /ʌnˈnætʃərəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.