How to pronounce unscrupulous
Say it like un-SKROO-pyuh-lus. Unscrupulous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKROO).
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- un
- SKROO
- pyuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unscrupulous 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.
- SKROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unscrupulous
American and British speakers say unscrupulous in essentially the same way: /ənˈskrupjələs/ in the US and /ənˈskruːpjələs/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SKROO-pyuh-lus.
What does unscrupulous mean?
- Without scruples; immoral.
- Contemptuous of what is right or honorable.
Where does unscrupulous come from?
From un- + scrupulous.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unscrupulous
How do you pronounce unscrupulous?
Say un-SKROO-pyuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ənˈskrupjələs/. In British English it is /ənˈskruːpjələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unscrupulous?
Unscrupulous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKROO). Broken into parts: un · SKROO · pyuh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say unscrupulous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈskrupjələs/ and the British form is /ənˈskruːpjələs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.