How to Pronounce "unfortunates"
word
ənˈfɔɹtʃənəts/, /ənˈfɔɹtʃunəts
uhn-FOR-chuh-nuhts
ʌnfˈɔːtʃənəts
un-FOR-chuh-nuhts
Definition
People who are in difficult situations, suffer from bad luck, or live without basic comforts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ənˈfɔɹtʃənəts/, /ənˈfɔɹtʃunəts
British English
ʌnfˈɔːtʃənəts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-FOR-chuh-nuhts
UK
un-FOR-chuh-nuhts
Listen in Context
The charity gave food to the unfortunates in the city.
Many unfortunates lost everything in the flood.
We should help the unfortunates in our community.
During the harsh winter, shelters opened their doors to the city's unfortunates.