How to Pronounce "unpleasantness"
word
ənˈpɫɛzəntnəs
uhn-PLEZ-uhnt-nuhs
ʌnplˈɛzəntnəs
un-PLEZ-uhnt-nuhs
Definition
An unpleasant situation, feeling, or experience; discomfort, conflict, or something that causes bad or awkward emotions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ənˈpɫɛzəntnəs
British English
ʌnplˈɛzəntnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-PLEZ-uhnt-nuhs
UK
un-PLEZ-uhnt-nuhs
Listen in Context
There was some unpleasantness at the meeting yesterday.
He tried to avoid any unpleasantness during dinner.
The medicine caused a bit of unpleasantness in her stomach.
I really don't want any unpleasantness between us.