To pronounce "unsuccessful", say UNS-ucc-essf-ul — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩/
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"unsuccessful" has 4 syllables: uns-ucc-essf-ul. It rhymes with successful and stressful, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“His unsuccessful attempt earned him sympathy, condolences, and an occasional good-natured ribbing.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Unsuccessful" has 4 syllables: uns · ucc · essf · ul.
The IPA transcription of "unsuccessful" is /ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩/.
Unsuccessful: Failed, not successful.
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