How to pronounce unfair
unfair
/ənˈfer/
2 syllables, stress on the second
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There is a second pronunciation: /ɔːnˈfer/.
Unfair, sound by sound
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /f/as in five | Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
In a sentence
They are always very unfair to me.
Words that rhyme with unfair
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce unfair?
Unfair is pronounced /ənˈfer/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ɔːnˈfer/, is also used.
How many syllables are in unfair?
Unfair has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in unfair?
The second syllable: /ənˈfer/.
What rhymes with unfair?
khmer, javier, eyre.