How to pronounce unwisdom
Say it like uhn-WIZ-dum. Unwisdom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIZ).
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- uhn
- WIZ
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unwisdom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- WIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unwisdom
American and British speakers say unwisdom in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnˈwɪzdəm/ in the US and /ˌʌnˈwɪzdəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-WIZ-dum.
What does unwisdom mean?
- Lack of wisdom; unwise action or conduct; folly, foolishness.
- An instance of a lack of wisdom; a foolish act.
- A foolish or unwise being or force.
Where does unwisdom come from?
From Middle English unwisdom (“lack of wisdom, foolishness; an instance of this”), from Old English unwīsdōm, from un- (prefix denoting absence or negation of something) + wīsdōm (“wisdom”) (from Proto-Germanic *wīsadōmaz (“wise judgment, w
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Questions about saying unwisdom
How do you pronounce unwisdom?
Say uhn-WIZ-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈwɪzdəm/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈwɪzdəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unwisdom?
Unwisdom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIZ). Broken into parts: uhn · WIZ · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say unwisdom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnˈwɪzdəm/ and the British form is /ˌʌnˈwɪzdəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.