How to pronounce unbalanced
Say it like un-BAL-unst. Unbalanced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAL).
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- un
- BAL
- unst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbalanced 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- BALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unbalanced
American and British speakers say unbalanced in essentially the same way: /ənˈbælənst/ in the US and /ənˈbælənst/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-BAL-unst.
What does unbalanced mean?
- not balanced, without equilibrium
- irrational or mentally deranged
- expressing support for a certain point of view; biased“unbalanced reporting”
- simple past and past participle of unbalance How to pronounce unbalance
Where does unbalanced come from?
From un- + balanced.
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Words that rhyme with unbalanced
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Questions about saying unbalanced
How do you pronounce unbalanced?
Say un-BAL-unst. The American pronunciation is /ənˈbælənst/. In British English it is /ənˈbælənst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbalanced?
Unbalanced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAL). Broken into parts: un · BAL · unst.
Do Americans and Brits say unbalanced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈbælənst/ and the British form is /ənˈbælənst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.