How to pronounce unprincipled
Say it like un-PRIN-sih-puld. Unprincipled has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRIN).
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- un
- PRIN
- sih
- puld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unprincipled 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 "u" in cup.
- PRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- puldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unprincipled
American and British speakers say unprincipled in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈprɪnsɪpəld/ in the US and /ʌnˈprɪnsɪpəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-PRIN-sih-puld.
What does unprincipled mean?
- Lacking moral values.
Where does unprincipled come from?
From un- + principled.
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Questions about saying unprincipled
How do you pronounce unprincipled?
Say un-PRIN-sih-puld. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈprɪnsɪpəld/. In British English it is /ʌnˈprɪnsɪpəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unprincipled?
Unprincipled has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRIN). Broken into parts: un · PRIN · sih · puld.
Do Americans and Brits say unprincipled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈprɪnsɪpəld/ and the British form is /ʌnˈprɪnsɪpəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.