How to pronounce unprovokedly
Say it like uhn-pruh-VOH-kid-lee. Unprovokedly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOH).
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- uhn
- pruh
- VOH
- kid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unprovokedly 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.
- VOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unprovokedly
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uhn-pruh-VOH-kid-lee.
What does unprovokedly mean?
- Without provocation.
Where does unprovokedly come from?
From unprovoked + -ly.
Questions about saying unprovokedly
How do you pronounce unprovokedly?
Say uhn-pruh-VOH-kid-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnprəˈvoʊkɪdli/. In British English it is /ˌʌnprəˈvəʊkɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unprovokedly?
Unprovokedly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOH). Broken into parts: uhn · pruh · VOH · kid · lee.
Is unprovokedly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌʌnprəˈvəʊkɪdli/ (uhn-pruh-VOH-kid-lee).