How to pronounce unwillingly
Say it like un-WIL-ing-lee. Unwillingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIL).
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- un
- WIL
- ing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unwillingly 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.
- WILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep 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 unwillingly
American and British speakers say unwillingly in essentially the same way: /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/ in the US and /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-WIL-ing-lee.
What does unwillingly mean?
- In an unwilling or uncooperative manner.
Where does unwillingly come from?
From unwilling + -ly or un- + willingly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unwillingly
How do you pronounce unwillingly?
Say un-WIL-ing-lee. The American pronunciation is /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/. In British English it is /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unwillingly?
Unwillingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIL). Broken into parts: un · WIL · ing · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say unwillingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/ and the British form is /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.