How to pronounce unorthodox
Say it like uh-NOR-thuh-doks. Unorthodox has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR).
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- uh
- NOR
- thuh
- doks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unorthodox 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.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- doksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of unorthodox
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-NAW-thuh-doks.
What does unorthodox mean?
- Unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic.
Where does unorthodox come from?
From un- + orthodox.
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Questions about saying unorthodox
How do you pronounce unorthodox?
Say uh-NOR-thuh-doks. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɔrθəˌdɑks/. In British English it is /ʌˈnɔːθədɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unorthodox?
Unorthodox has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR). Broken into parts: uh · NOR · thuh · doks.
Is unorthodox pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ʌˈnɔːθədɒks/ (uh-NAW-thuh-doks).