How to pronounce unwellness
Say it like un-WEL-nis. Unwellness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WEL).
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- un
- WEL
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unwellness 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 "u" in cup.
- WELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unwellness
American and British speakers say unwellness in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈwɛlnɪs/ in the US and /ʌnˈwɛlnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-WEL-nis.
What does unwellness mean?
- The state or characteristic of being unwell; a feeling of slight to moderate sickliness.
Where does unwellness come from?
From unwell + -ness.
Questions about saying unwellness
How do you pronounce unwellness?
Say un-WEL-nis. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈwɛlnɪs/. In British English it is /ʌnˈwɛlnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unwellness?
Unwellness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WEL). Broken into parts: un · WEL · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say unwellness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈwɛlnɪs/ and the British form is /ʌnˈwɛlnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.