How to pronounce unbridled
Say it like un-BRY-duld. Unbridled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRY).
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- un
- BRY
- duld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbridled 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.
- BRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- duldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unbridled
American and British speakers say unbridled in essentially the same way: /ənˈbraɪdəld/ in the US and /ənˈbraɪdəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-BRY-duld.
What does unbridled mean?
- Not fitted with a bridle.“an unbridled horse”
- Without restraint or limit.“unbridled capitalism”
- simple past of unbridle
Where does unbridled come from?
From un- + bridled.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying unbridled
How do you pronounce unbridled?
Say un-BRY-duld. The American pronunciation is /ənˈbraɪdəld/. In British English it is /ənˈbraɪdəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbridled?
Unbridled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRY). Broken into parts: un · BRY · duld.
Do Americans and Brits say unbridled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈbraɪdəld/ and the British form is /ənˈbraɪdəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.