How to pronounce unpleasantly
Say it like un-PLEZ-unt-lee. Unpleasantly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEZ).
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- un
- PLEZ
- unt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unpleasantly 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- PLEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep 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 unpleasantly
American and British speakers say unpleasantly in essentially the same way: /ənˈplɛzəntli/ in the US and /ənˈplɛzəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-PLEZ-unt-lee.
What does unpleasantly mean?
- In an unpleasant manner.
Where does unpleasantly come from?
From unpleasant + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with unpleasantly
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Questions about saying unpleasantly
How do you pronounce unpleasantly?
Say un-PLEZ-unt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ənˈplɛzəntli/. In British English it is /ənˈplɛzəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unpleasantly?
Unpleasantly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEZ). Broken into parts: un · PLEZ · unt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say unpleasantly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈplɛzəntli/ and the British form is /ənˈplɛzəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.