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How to pronounce uncomfortable

adjective Not comfortable; causing physical discomfort or unease.

Written sound guide

unKUMfertuhbuhl
/ˌʌnˈkʌmfərtəbəl/5 syllables

Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.

Find the sounds

Break it down.

Give KUM the strongest beat

Give KUM the main beat, with a lighter un before it. Keep the three following vowels relaxed.

01unLighter beat
02KUMStrongest beat
03ferLighter beat
04tuhLighter beat
05buhlLighter beat

Say it in context

Try a whole sentence.

“This chair is uncomfortable after an hour.”

Your turn

A little out-loud practice.

  1. 1

    Say uncomfortable slowly. Give KUM the strongest beat.

  2. 2

    Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.

  3. 3

    Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with uncomfortable.

What should I check?

Give KUM the main beat, with a lighter un before it. Keep the three following vowels relaxed. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.

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