How to Pronounce Unwillingly

To pronounce "unwillingly", say UNW-ill-ingly — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

UNW-ill-ingly

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💡 Tip for remembering “unwillingly”

"unwillingly" has 3 syllables: unw-ill-ingly. It rhymes with chillingly and willingly, if that helps it stick.

What does unwillingly mean?

adverb

  1. In an unwilling or uncooperative manner.

Words that rhyme with unwillingly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chillinglywillingly

Related words

involuntarilyinvoluntaryunwittinglyunintentionallyinadvertentlyreluctantlygrudginglyunobligingly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unwillingly"?▾

"Unwillingly" has 3 syllables: unw · ill · ingly.

What does "unwillingly" mean?▾

Unwillingly: In an unwilling or uncooperative manner.

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