How to pronounce unspectacular
Say it like uhn-spek-TAK-yuh-ler. Unspectacular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce unspectacular. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- uhn
- spek
- TAK
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unspectacular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- spekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of unspectacular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-spek-TAK-yuh-luh.
What does unspectacular mean?
- Not spectacular.
Where does unspectacular come from?
From un- + spectacular.
Words that rhyme with unspectacular
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unspectacular.
Questions about saying unspectacular
How do you pronounce unspectacular?
Say uhn-spek-TAK-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnspɛkˈtækjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˌʌnspɛkˈtækjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unspectacular?
Unspectacular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK). Broken into parts: uhn · spek · TAK · yuh · ler.
Is unspectacular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌʌnspɛkˈtækjələ/ (uhn-spek-TAK-yuh-luh).