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.
unfortunately
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/ənˈfɔɹtʃənətɫi/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/ʌnfˈɔːtʃənətli/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
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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.
"Unfortunately" has 5 syllables: unf · ort · un · at · ely.
The IPA transcription of "unfortunately" is /ənˈfɔɹtʃənətɫi/.
Unfortunately: Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.
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