How to pronounce unalloyed
Say it like uh-NAL-oyd. Unalloyed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAL).
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- uh
- NAL
- oyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unalloyed 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.
- NALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- oydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of unalloyed
American and British speakers say unalloyed in essentially the same way: /əˈnæˌlɔɪd/ in the US and /əˈnæˌlɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NAL-oyd.
What does unalloyed mean?
- Not alloyed; not in mixture with other metals; pure.
- Complete and unreserved; pure; unadulterated; not restricted, modified, or qualified by reservations.“unalloyed blessings”
Where does unalloyed come from?
From un- + alloyed.
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Questions about saying unalloyed
How do you pronounce unalloyed?
Say uh-NAL-oyd. The American pronunciation is /əˈnæˌlɔɪd/. In British English it is /əˈnæˌlɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unalloyed?
Unalloyed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAL). Broken into parts: uh · NAL · oyd.
Do Americans and Brits say unalloyed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnæˌlɔɪd/ and the British form is /əˈnæˌlɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.