How to pronounce unafraid
Say it like uhn-uh-FRAYD. Unafraid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FRAYD).
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- uhn
- uh
- FRAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unafraid 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.
- FRAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of unafraid
American and British speakers say unafraid in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈfreɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈfreɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-FRAYD.
What does unafraid mean?
- Not afraid.
Where does unafraid come from?
From un- + afraid.
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Questions about saying unafraid
How do you pronounce unafraid?
Say uhn-uh-FRAYD. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈfreɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈfreɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unafraid?
Unafraid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FRAYD). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · FRAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say unafraid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈfreɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈfreɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.