How to Pronounce "unsavoury"
word
ʌnˈseɪvəri
uhn-SAY-vuh-ree
ʌnsˈeɪvɜːɹi
uhn-SAY-vuh-ree
Definition
Describes something unpleasant, especially taste or smell, or a person, place, or action considered morally bad or disreputable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ʌnˈseɪvəri
British English
ʌnsˈeɪvɜːɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-SAY-vuh-ree
UK
uhn-SAY-vuh-ree
Listen in Context
The food had an unsavoury smell.
He is known for his unsavoury behavior.
They warned us about the unsavoury parts of town.
Some unsavoury characters were hanging around the entrance.