How to Pronounce Unfortunately

To pronounce "unfortunately", say unf-ORT-un-at-ely — 5 syllables, IPA /ənˈfɔɹtʃənətɫi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/ənˈfɔɹtʃənətɫi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ʌnfˈɔːtʃənətli/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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Break "unfortunately" into 5 beats and lean on "ORT" — that's the stressed one.

What does unfortunately mean?

adverb

  1. Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.
  2. Used (as a parenthetical word, often a sentence adverb) to express disappointment, compassion, sorrow, regret, or grief.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "unfortunately"?

To pronounce "unfortunately", say unf-ORT-un-at-ely — 5 syllables, IPA /ənˈfɔɹtʃənətɫi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "unfortunately"?

"Unfortunately" has 5 syllables: unf · ort · un · at · ely.

What is the IPA transcription of "unfortunately"?

The IPA transcription of "unfortunately" is /ənˈfɔɹtʃənətɫi/.

What does "unfortunately" mean?

Unfortunately: Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.

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