How to pronounce unwisely
Say it like un-WYZE-lee. Unwisely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WYZE).
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- un
- WYZE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unwisely 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.
- WYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unwisely
American and British speakers say unwisely in essentially the same way: /ənˈwaɪzli/ in the US and /ənˈwaɪzli/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-WYZE-lee.
What does unwisely mean?
- In an unwise manner; foolishly.
Where does unwisely come from?
From Middle English vnwysely, vnwisely, vnwyseliche, from Old English unwīslīċe (“unwisely, foolish”), equivalent to un- + wisely.
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Questions about saying unwisely
How do you pronounce unwisely?
Say un-WYZE-lee. The American pronunciation is /ənˈwaɪzli/. In British English it is /ənˈwaɪzli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unwisely?
Unwisely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WYZE). Broken into parts: un · WYZE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say unwisely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈwaɪzli/ and the British form is /ənˈwaɪzli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.