How to pronounce unsympathetic
Say it like un-sim-puh-THET-ik. Unsympathetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THET).
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- un
- sim
- puh
- THET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsympathetic 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.
- simGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unsympathetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-sim-puh-THET-ik.
What does unsympathetic mean?
- Not sympathetic; ill-disposed
Where does unsympathetic come from?
From un- + sympathetic.
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Questions about saying unsympathetic
How do you pronounce unsympathetic?
Say un-sim-puh-THET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ənˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ənˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsympathetic?
Unsympathetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THET). Broken into parts: un · sim · puh · THET · ik.
Is unsympathetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ənˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/ (un-sim-puh-THET-ik).