How to pronounce unusually
Say it like uh-NYOO-zhoo-uh-lee. Unusually has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO).
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- uh
- NYOO
- zhoo
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unusually 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zhooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep 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 unusually
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: uh-NYOO-zhoor-lee.
What does unusually mean?
- to a remarkable degree or extent“she was unusually tall”“Notably missing from the network's fall line-up are any half-hour scripted comedies”
Where does unusually come from?
From unusual + -ly or un- + usually.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying unusually
How do you pronounce unusually?
Say uh-NYOO-zhoo-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈnjuˌʒuəli/. In British English it is /ʌˈnjuːʒʊəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unusually?
Unusually has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO). Broken into parts: uh · NYOO · zhoo · uh · lee.
Is unusually pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ʌˈnjuːʒʊəli/ (uh-NYOO-zhoor-lee).