How to pronounce unaddressed
Say it like uhn-uh-DREST. Unaddressed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DREST).
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- uhn
- uh
- DREST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unaddressed 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.
- DRESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of unaddressed
American and British speakers say unaddressed in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈdrɛst/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈdrɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-DREST.
What does unaddressed mean?
- Not bearing an address.“Unaddressed mail cannot be delivered.”
- Not discussed or considered.“Have we left any points unaddressed?”
- simple past and past participle of unaddress
Where does unaddressed come from?
From un- + addressed.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with unaddressed
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Questions about saying unaddressed
How do you pronounce unaddressed?
Say uhn-uh-DREST. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈdrɛst/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈdrɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unaddressed?
Unaddressed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DREST). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · DREST.
Do Americans and Brits say unaddressed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈdrɛst/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈdrɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.