How to pronounce unappoint
Say it like uhn-uh-POYNT. Unappoint has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POYNT).
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- uhn
- uh
- POYNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unappoint 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.
- POYNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of unappoint
American and British speakers say unappoint in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈpɔɪnt/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈpɔɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-POYNT.
What does unappoint mean?
- To undo or reverse an appointment.
Where does unappoint come from?
From un- + appoint. Compare Middle English disapoynten (“to unappoint”).
Words that rhyme with unappoint
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unappoint.
Questions about saying unappoint
How do you pronounce unappoint?
Say uhn-uh-POYNT. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈpɔɪnt/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈpɔɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unappoint?
Unappoint has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POYNT). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · POYNT.
Do Americans and Brits say unappoint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈpɔɪnt/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈpɔɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.