To pronounce "ungainly", say UNG-ainly — 2 syllables, IPA /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ʌnˈɡeɪnli/
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"ungainly" has 2 syllables: ung-ainly. It rhymes with plainly and gainly, if that helps it stick.
noun
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ungainly" has 2 syllables: ung · ainly.
The IPA transcription of "ungainly" is /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/.
Ungainly: An ungainly person or thing.
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