How to pronounce unscientific
Say it like un-sy-un-TIF-ik. Unscientific has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TIF).
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- un
- sy
- un
- TIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unscientific 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.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIFSay 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 unscientific
American and British speakers say unscientific in essentially the same way: /ənˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ in the US and /ənˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-sy-un-TIF-ik.
What does unscientific mean?
- Not scientific
Where does unscientific come from?
From un- + scientific.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with unscientific
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unscientific.
Questions about saying unscientific
How do you pronounce unscientific?
Say un-sy-un-TIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ənˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ənˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unscientific?
Unscientific has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TIF). Broken into parts: un · sy · un · TIF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say unscientific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ and the British form is /ənˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.