How to pronounce unblessed
Say it like un-BLEST. Unblessed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLEST).
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- un
- BLEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unblessed 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.
- BLESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of unblessed
American and British speakers say unblessed in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈblɛst/ in the US and /ʌnˈblɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-BLEST.
What does unblessed mean?
- Not blessed.
- past participle of unbless
Where does unblessed come from?
From un- + blessed.
Words that rhyme with unblessed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unblessed.
Questions about saying unblessed
How do you pronounce unblessed?
Say un-BLEST. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈblɛst/. In British English it is /ʌnˈblɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unblessed?
Unblessed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLEST). Broken into parts: un · BLEST.
Do Americans and Brits say unblessed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈblɛst/ and the British form is /ʌnˈblɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.