How to pronounce unpredictably
Say it like uhn-prih-DIK-tuh-blee. Unpredictably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK).
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- uhn
- prih
- DIK
- tuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unpredictably 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.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unpredictably
American and British speakers say unpredictably in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbli/ in the US and /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-prih-DIK-tuh-blee.
What does unpredictably mean?
- In an unpredictable way.
Where does unpredictably come from?
From unpredictable + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying unpredictably
How do you pronounce unpredictably?
Say uhn-prih-DIK-tuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbli/. In British English it is /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unpredictably?
Unpredictably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK). Broken into parts: uhn · prih · DIK · tuh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say unpredictably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbli/ and the British form is /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.