How to pronounce unnessary
Say it like un-NES-uh-ree. Unnessary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NES).
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- un
- NES
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unnessary 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.
- NESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unnessary
American and British speakers say unnessary in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈnɛsəri/ in the US and /ʌnˈnɛsəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-NES-uh-ree.
What does unnessary mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of unnecessary.
Words that rhyme with unnessary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unnessary.
Questions about saying unnessary
How do you pronounce unnessary?
Say un-NES-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈnɛsəri/. In British English it is /ʌnˈnɛsəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unnessary?
Unnessary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NES). Broken into parts: un · NES · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say unnessary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈnɛsəri/ and the British form is /ʌnˈnɛsəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.