How to pronounce unseldom
Say it like un-SEL-dum. Unseldom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL).
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- un
- SEL
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unseldom 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 "u" in cup.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unseldom
American and British speakers say unseldom in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈsɛldəm/ in the US and /ʌnˈsɛldəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SEL-dum.
What does unseldom mean?
- Not seldom; frequently, regularly.
Where does unseldom come from?
From un- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + seldom.
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Questions about saying unseldom
How do you pronounce unseldom?
Say un-SEL-dum. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈsɛldəm/. In British English it is /ʌnˈsɛldəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unseldom?
Unseldom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL). Broken into parts: un · SEL · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say unseldom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈsɛldəm/ and the British form is /ʌnˈsɛldəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.