How to pronounce unofficial
Say it like uhn-uh-FISH-ul. Unofficial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FISH).
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- uhn
- uh
- FISH
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unofficial 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unofficial
American and British speakers say unofficial in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-FISH-ul.
What does unofficial mean?
- not having official authority or sanction“a sort of unofficial mayor”“an unofficial estimate”
- not officially established“the early election returns are unofficial”
Where does unofficial come from?
From un- + official.
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Words that rhyme with unofficial
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Questions about saying unofficial
How do you pronounce unofficial?
Say uhn-uh-FISH-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unofficial?
Unofficial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FISH). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · FISH · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say unofficial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.