How to pronounce unoften
Say it like uhn-AWF-tun. Unoften has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AWF).
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- uhn
- AWF
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unoften 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.
- AWFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unoften
American and British speakers say unoften in essentially the same way: /ˌʌˈnɔftən/ in the US and /ˌʌˈnɒftən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-OF-tun.
What does unoften mean?
- Not often; rarely, seldom.
Where does unoften come from?
From un- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + often.
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Questions about saying unoften
How do you pronounce unoften?
Say uhn-AWF-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌˈnɔftən/. In British English it is /ˌʌˈnɒftən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unoften?
Unoften has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AWF). Broken into parts: uhn · AWF · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say unoften the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌˈnɔftən/ and the British form is /ˌʌˈnɒftən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.