unpleasant

/ʌnˈplɛzənt/

Syllables un·pleas·ant

Stress un-PLEAS-ant

Phonics Breakdown

un

/ʌn/

short u

pleas

/plɛz/

short e

ant

/ənt/

schwa

Meaning

causing discomfort, displeasure, or annoyance

Sound Reference

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un=/ʌn/(uncle) + pleas=/plɛz/(pleasant) + ant=/ənt/(assistant)

Example

The weather was cold and unpleasant.