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How to pronounce unpopular

unpopular
/ʌnˈpɑːpjələr/
4 syllables, stress on the second

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Unpopular, sound by sound

/ʌ/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/j/as in yesTongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

In a sentence

I know this is an unpopular opinion.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce unpopular?

Unpopular is pronounced /ʌnˈpɑːpjələr/ in American English.

How many syllables are in unpopular?

Unpopular has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in unpopular?

The second syllable: /ʌnˈpɑːpjələr/.

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