How to Pronounce "uncharacteristically"
word
un-KAIR-ik-ter-IS-tik-lee
un-ka-RAK-tuh-RIS-tik-lee
Definition
In a way that is not typical or usual for someone; behaving differently from normal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌənˌkɛɹɪktɝˈɪstɪkɫi
British English
ʌnkˌæɹɪktəɹˈɪstɪkli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
un-KAIR-ik-ter-IS-tik-lee
UK
un-ka-RAK-tuh-RIS-tik-lee
Listen in Context
She was uncharacteristically late for work today.
He spoke uncharacteristically softly during the meeting.
The weather was uncharacteristically warm for November.
He was uncharacteristically quiet all evening; something must be bothering him.