How to Pronounce "unusual"
word
/ənˈjuˌʒuəɫ/
uhn-NOO-zhoo-uhl
/ʌnjˈuːʒuːəl/
uhn-NYOO-zhoo-uhl
Definition
Different from what is normal, common, or expected. It can describe something strange, rare, or surprising, but not always in a negative way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ənˈjuˌʒuəɫ/
British English
/ʌnjˈuːʒuːəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-NOO-zhoo-uhl
UK
uhn-NYOO-zhoo-uhl
Listen in Context
That is an unusual color for a car.
It is unusual to see snow here in April.
She has an unusual name.
It's unusual for him to be this quiet, so I asked if he was okay.