How to pronounce unsly
Say it like un-SLY. Unsly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLY).
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- un
- SLY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsly 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.
- SLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of unsly
American and British speakers say unsly in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈslaɪ/ in the US and /ʌnˈslaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SLY.
What does unsly mean?
- Not sly; lacking slyness
Where does unsly come from?
From Middle English unsly, unslei, unsley, unsleiȝ, unsleȝe, unsleeiȝ, equivalent to un- + sly.
Words that rhyme with unsly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unsly.
Questions about saying unsly
How do you pronounce unsly?
Say un-SLY. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈslaɪ/. In British English it is /ʌnˈslaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsly?
Unsly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLY). Broken into parts: un · SLY.
Do Americans and Brits say unsly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈslaɪ/ and the British form is /ʌnˈslaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.