How to Pronounce Uncertainty

To pronounce "uncertainty", say UNC-ert-ainty — 3 syllables, IPA /ʌnˈsɜːtənti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

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11

Letters

/ʌnˈsɜːtənti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “uncertainty

"uncertainty" has 3 syllables: unc-ert-ainty. It rhymes with certainty, if that helps it stick.

What does uncertainty mean?

noun

  1. Doubt; the condition of being uncertain or without conviction.
  2. Something uncertain or ambiguous.

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How many syllables are in "uncertainty"?

"Uncertainty" has 3 syllables: unc · ert · ainty.

What is the IPA transcription of "uncertainty"?

The IPA transcription of "uncertainty" is /ʌnˈsɜːtənti/.

What does "uncertainty" mean?

Uncertainty: Doubt; the condition of being uncertain or without conviction.

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