How to pronounce unprofessional
Say it like uhn-pruh-FESH-uh-nul. Unprofessional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FESH).
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- uhn
- pruh
- FESH
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unprofessional 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.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unprofessional
American and British speakers say unprofessional in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnprəˈfɛʃənəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnprəˈfɛʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-pruh-FESH-uh-nul.
What does unprofessional mean?
- Unbecoming of a professional; hence inappropriate in the workplace.“unprofessional behavior”
- Lacking a profession.
- Not relating to professional occupation or employment; nonprofessional.
- One who is not a professional.
Where does unprofessional come from?
From un- + professional.
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Words that rhyme with unprofessional
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Questions about saying unprofessional
How do you pronounce unprofessional?
Say uhn-pruh-FESH-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnprəˈfɛʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnprəˈfɛʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unprofessional?
Unprofessional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FESH). Broken into parts: uhn · pruh · FESH · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say unprofessional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnprəˈfɛʃənəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnprəˈfɛʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.