How to pronounce unofficially
Say it like uh-nuh-FISH-uh-lee. Unofficially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FISH).
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- uh
- nuh
- FISH
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unofficially pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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.
- uhKeep 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 unofficially
American and British speakers say unofficially in essentially the same way: /ənəˈfɪʃəli/ in the US and /ənəˈfɪʃəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-nuh-FISH-uh-lee.
What does unofficially mean?
- In a way that is not official; in an unofficial manner.
Where does unofficially come from?
From unofficial + -ly or un- + officially.
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Words that rhyme with unofficially
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Questions about saying unofficially
How do you pronounce unofficially?
Say uh-nuh-FISH-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ənəˈfɪʃəli/. In British English it is /ənəˈfɪʃəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unofficially?
Unofficially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FISH). Broken into parts: uh · nuh · FISH · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say unofficially the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənəˈfɪʃəli/ and the British form is /ənəˈfɪʃəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.