How to pronounce unuseful
Say it like uh-NYOOS-ful. Unuseful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOOS).
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- uh
- NYOOS
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unuseful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- NYOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unuseful
American and British speakers say unuseful in essentially the same way: /ʌˈnjusfəl/ in the US and /ʌˈnjuːsfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NYOOS-ful.
What does unuseful mean?
- Not useful.
Where does unuseful come from?
From un- + useful.
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Questions about saying unuseful
How do you pronounce unuseful?
Say uh-NYOOS-ful. The American pronunciation is /ʌˈnjusfəl/. In British English it is /ʌˈnjuːsfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unuseful?
Unuseful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOOS). Broken into parts: uh · NYOOS · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say unuseful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌˈnjusfəl/ and the British form is /ʌˈnjuːsfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.