How to pronounce unsightly
Say it like un-SYTE-lee. Unsightly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYTE).
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- un
- SYTE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsightly 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.
- SYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unsightly
American and British speakers say unsightly in essentially the same way: /ənˈsaɪtli/ in the US and /ənˈsaɪtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SYTE-lee.
What does unsightly mean?
- Displeasing to the eye.
Where does unsightly come from?
From un- + sightly.
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Words that rhyme with unsightly
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Questions about saying unsightly
How do you pronounce unsightly?
Say un-SYTE-lee. The American pronunciation is /ənˈsaɪtli/. In British English it is /ənˈsaɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsightly?
Unsightly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYTE). Broken into parts: un · SYTE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say unsightly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈsaɪtli/ and the British form is /ənˈsaɪtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.