To pronounce "unhappy", say UNH-appy — 2 syllables, IPA /ʌnˈhæpi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ʌnˈhæpi/
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"unhappy" has 2 syllables: unh-appy. It rhymes with happy and sappy, if that helps it stick.
noun
adjective
“An unhappy customer is unlikely to return to your shop.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Unhappy" has 2 syllables: unh · appy.
The IPA transcription of "unhappy" is /ʌnˈhæpi/.
Unhappy: An individual who is not happy.
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