How to pronounce unanswered
Say it like uhn-AN-serd. Unanswered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN).
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US American/ˌʌˈnænsɚd/uhn-AN-serd
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- uhn
- AN
- serd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unanswered 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.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- serdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does unanswered mean?
adjective
- That has not been answered or addressed.“The flashing light on the answering machine bore testimony to the unanswered call.”
Where does unanswered come from?
From Middle English unansuered, unanswerd, equivalent to un- + answered.
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Questions about saying unanswered
How do you pronounce unanswered?
Say uhn-AN-serd. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌˈnænsɚd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unanswered?
Unanswered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN). Broken into parts: uhn · AN · serd.