How to pronounce unprolific
Say it like uhn-pruh-LIF-ik. Unprolific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIF).
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- uhn
- pruh
- LIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unprolific 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.
- LIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unprolific
American and British speakers say unprolific in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnprəˈlɪfɪk/ in the US and /ˌʌnprəˈlɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-pruh-LIF-ik.
What does unprolific mean?
- Not prolific.
Where does unprolific come from?
From un- + prolific.
Words that rhyme with unprolific
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Questions about saying unprolific
How do you pronounce unprolific?
Say uhn-pruh-LIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnprəˈlɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌʌnprəˈlɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unprolific?
Unprolific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIF). Broken into parts: uhn · pruh · LIF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say unprolific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnprəˈlɪfɪk/ and the British form is /ˌʌnprəˈlɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.