How to Pronounce "unfortunate"
word
/ənˈfɔɹtʃənət/
uhn-FOR-chuh-nuht
/ʌnfˈɔːtʃənət/
uhn-FAW-chuh-nuht
Definition
Something unfortunate is unlucky, sad, or disappointing. It can describe a bad event, a difficult situation, or sometimes a poor choice or result.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ənˈfɔɹtʃənət/
British English
/ʌnfˈɔːtʃənət/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-FOR-chuh-nuht
UK
uhn-FAW-chuh-nuht
Listen in Context
It was an unfortunate accident.
She had an unfortunate day at work.
That was an unfortunate mistake.
It's unfortunate, but we have to cancel the trip.