How to pronounce unalive
Say it like uhn-uh-LYVE. Unalive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYVE).
- uhn
- uh
- LYVE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unalive 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.
- LYVESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of unalive
American and British speakers say unalive in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈlaɪv/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈlaɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-LYVE.
What does unalive mean?
- Not alive; dead or inanimate.
- Lacking vivacity and liveliness; dull or sterile.
- Lacking energy and feeling; passionless; mechanical.
- One who is unalive.
- To make unalive; to kill, especially oneself; to commit suicide.“Jeffrey Epstein is thought to have unalived himself, but Tucker Carlson calls this position into question.”
- To die.
Where does unalive come from?
According to linguist Adam Aleksic, the word in the verb sense of “die, kill” first appeared in a 2013 episode of Ultimate Spider-Man, exploding in usage after a few viral videos in early 2021 popularized it.
Words that rhyme with unalive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unalive.
Questions about saying unalive
How do you pronounce unalive?
Say uhn-uh-LYVE. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈlaɪv/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈlaɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unalive?
Unalive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYVE). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · LYVE.
Do Americans and Brits say unalive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈlaɪv/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈlaɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.