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How to pronounce:
unfriendly
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌʌnˈfrendli
Examples:
He is cold and unfriendly.
Matsuda remains uncommunicative and unfriendly.
The message was very officious and unfriendly.
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Common mistakes of unfriendly pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "un-friend-ly" instead of "un-friend-ly". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable: /ʌnˈfrɛndli/ (US), /ʌnˈfrɛndli/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "u": Some pronounce "unfriendly" with a strong "u" sound, making it sound like "un-friend-lee". Tip: Keep the "u" short and subtle, as in /ʌnˈfrɛndli/, to maintain clarity.
- Dropping the "d": A common mistake is omitting the "d" sound, leading to "unfrienly". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "d" clearly to avoid confusion; it is an essential part of the word.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some might pronounce the first syllable as "oon" instead of "un", resulting in "oonfriendly". Tip: Use the short "u" sound /ʌ/ as in "cup" to get it right.
- Blending syllables: Some may blend the syllables too much, saying "unfrenly". Tip: Keep the syllables distinct and clear, pronouncing it as /ʌnˈfrɛndli/ to ensure proper understanding.