How to pronounce unwontedly
Say it like un-WOHN-tid-lee. Unwontedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOHN).
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- un
- WOHN
- tid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unwontedly 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 "oo" in book.
- WOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tidKeep 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 unwontedly
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: un-WOHN-tid-lee.
What does unwontedly mean?
- Unusually.
Where does unwontedly come from?
From unwonted + -ly.
Questions about saying unwontedly
How do you pronounce unwontedly?
Say un-WOHN-tid-lee. The American pronunciation is /ʊnˈwoʊntɪdli/. In British English it is /ʊnˈwəʊntɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unwontedly?
Unwontedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOHN). Broken into parts: un · WOHN · tid · lee.
Is unwontedly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ʊnˈwəʊntɪdli/ (un-WOHN-tid-lee).