How to pronounce unamused
Say it like un-uh-MYOOZD. Unamused has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MYOOZD).
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- un
- uh
- MYOOZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unamused pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MYOOZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of unamused
American and British speakers say unamused in essentially the same way: /ʌnəˈmjuzd/ in the US and /ʌnəˈmjuːzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-uh-MYOOZD.
What does unamused mean?
- Not amused; thus often offended or put off.“I cracked a joke, but she was unamused.”
Where does unamused come from?
From un- + amused.
Words that rhyme with unamused
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Questions about saying unamused
How do you pronounce unamused?
Say un-uh-MYOOZD. The American pronunciation is /ʌnəˈmjuzd/. In British English it is /ʌnəˈmjuːzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unamused?
Unamused has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MYOOZD). Broken into parts: un · uh · MYOOZD.
Do Americans and Brits say unamused the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnəˈmjuzd/ and the British form is /ʌnəˈmjuːzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.