How to pronounce unsuccessfully
Say it like uhn-suk-SES-fuh-lee. Unsuccessfully has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SES).
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- uhn
- suk
- SES
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsuccessfully 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.
- sukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unsuccessfully
American and British speakers say unsuccessfully in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfəli/ in the US and /ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-suk-SES-fuh-lee.
What does unsuccessfully mean?
- Not successfully; without success; to no avail.
Where does unsuccessfully come from?
From unsuccessful + -ly or un- + successfully.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unsuccessfully
How do you pronounce unsuccessfully?
Say uhn-suk-SES-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfəli/. In British English it is /ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsuccessfully?
Unsuccessfully has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SES). Broken into parts: uhn · suk · SES · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say unsuccessfully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfəli/ and the British form is /ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.