How to pronounce unrealistically
Say it like un-ree-uh-LIS-tih-klee. Unrealistically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIS).
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- un
- ree
- uh
- LIS
- tih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unrealistically 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unrealistically
American and British speakers say unrealistically in essentially the same way: /ənˌriəˈlɪstɪkli/ in the US and /ənˌriːəˈlɪstɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-ree-uh-LIS-tih-klee.
What does unrealistically mean?
- In an unrealistic manner.
Where does unrealistically come from?
From unrealistic + -ally.
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Words that rhyme with unrealistically
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Questions about saying unrealistically
How do you pronounce unrealistically?
Say un-ree-uh-LIS-tih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ənˌriəˈlɪstɪkli/. In British English it is /ənˌriːəˈlɪstɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unrealistically?
Unrealistically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIS). Broken into parts: un · ree · uh · LIS · tih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say unrealistically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˌriəˈlɪstɪkli/ and the British form is /ənˌriːəˈlɪstɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.