How do you pronounce "unexpected"?

In American English: /ˌənɪkˈspɛktɪd/ (uhn-ik-SPEHKT-id). In British English: /ˌɐnɪkspˈɛktɪd/ (ɐn-IKSP-ehkt). In Canadian English: /ˌənɪkˈspɛktɪd/ (uhn-ik-SPEHKT-id). In Australian English: /ˌʌnɛkspˈɛktɪd/ (uhn-ehksp-EHKT-id).

Is "unexpected" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌənɪkˈspɛktɪd/ (uhn-ik-SPEHKT-id), while in British English it's /ˌɐnɪkspˈɛktɪd/ (ɐn-IKSP-ehkt).

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unexpected

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/ˌənɪkˈspɛktɪd/

uhn-ik-SPEHKT-id

Syllable Breakdown

ənun·ɪkex·spɛktpect·ɪded

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