How to pronounce unadorned
Say it like uh-nuhd-ORND. Unadorned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ORND).
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- uh
- nuhd
- ORND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unadorned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ORNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of unadorned
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-uh-DAWND.
What does unadorned mean?
- Having no additional decoration or embellishment; plain and simple
- simple past and past participle of unadorn How to pronounce unadorn
Where does unadorned come from?
From un- + adorned.
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Words that rhyme with unadorned
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Questions about saying unadorned
How do you pronounce unadorned?
Say uh-nuhd-ORND. The American pronunciation is /əˌnʌˈdɔrnd/. In British English it is /ʌnəˈdɔːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unadorned?
Unadorned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ORND). Broken into parts: uh · nuhd · ORND.
Is unadorned pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ʌnəˈdɔːnd/ (un-uh-DAWND).