How to pronounce unpleasantness
Say it like un-PLEZ-unt-nus. Unpleasantness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEZ).
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- un
- PLEZ
- unt
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unpleasantness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unpleasantness
American and British speakers say unpleasantness in essentially the same way: /ənˈplɛzəntnəs/ in the US and /ənˈplɛzəntnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-PLEZ-unt-nus.
What does unpleasantness mean?
- The property of being unpleasant or disagreeable.
- An unpleasant behavior, occurrence, etc.
Where does unpleasantness come from?
From unpleasant + -ness.
Questions about saying unpleasantness
How do you pronounce unpleasantness?
Say un-PLEZ-unt-nus. The American pronunciation is /ənˈplɛzəntnəs/. In British English it is /ənˈplɛzəntnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unpleasantness?
Unpleasantness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEZ). Broken into parts: un · PLEZ · unt · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say unpleasantness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈplɛzəntnəs/ and the British form is /ənˈplɛzəntnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.