How to pronounce unsurprisingly
Say it like uhn-ser-PRY-zing-lee. Unsurprisingly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRY).
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- uhn
- ser
- PRY
- zing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsurprisingly 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- PRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unsurprisingly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-suh-PRY-zing-lee.
What does unsurprisingly mean?
- Not surprisingly, as could be expected.
Where does unsurprisingly come from?
From unsurprising + -ly or un- + surprisingly.
Questions about saying unsurprisingly
How do you pronounce unsurprisingly?
Say uhn-ser-PRY-zing-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnsɚˈpraɪzɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˌʌnsəˈpraɪzɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsurprisingly?
Unsurprisingly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRY). Broken into parts: uhn · ser · PRY · zing · lee.
Is unsurprisingly 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 /ˌʌnsəˈpraɪzɪŋli/ (uhn-suh-PRY-zing-lee).