How to pronounce un
Say it like UHN. Un is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- UHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Un pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of un
American and British speakers say un in essentially the same way: /ʌn/ in the US and /ʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHN.
What does un mean?
- Alternative spelling of 'un.
- Alternative spelling of 'un.
Words that rhyme with un
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of un.
Questions about saying un
How do you pronounce un?
Say UHN. The American pronunciation is /ʌn/. In British English it is /ʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in un?
Un is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: UHN.
Do Americans and Brits say un the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌn/ and the British form is /ʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.