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How to pronounce “unfortunately”
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Pronunciation guide for unfortunately
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of unfortunately with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The Real-Life MBA
I spent at GE, unfortunately after your tenure.
- Definition summary
- Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce unfortunately
The Real-Life MBA

I spent at GE, unfortunately after your tenure.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “unfortunately”
Meaning
- [Adverb]
- Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.
- Used (as a parenthetical word, often a sentence adverb) to express disappointment, compassion, sorrow, regret, or grief.
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Similar Sounds
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