How to pronounce unaccompanied
Say it like uhn-uh-KUHM-puh-need. Unaccompanied has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHM).
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- uhn
- uh
- KUHM
- puh
- need
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unaccompanied pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- needKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unaccompanied
American and British speakers say unaccompanied in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈkʌmpənid/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈkʌmpənid/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-KUHM-puh-need.
What does unaccompanied mean?
- traveling without companions
- performed or scored without accompaniment; solo
Where does unaccompanied come from?
From un- + accompanied.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unaccompanied
How do you pronounce unaccompanied?
Say uhn-uh-KUHM-puh-need. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈkʌmpənid/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈkʌmpənid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unaccompanied?
Unaccompanied has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHM). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · KUHM · puh · need.
Do Americans and Brits say unaccompanied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈkʌmpənid/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈkʌmpənid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.