How to pronounce unbroken
Say it like un-BROH-kun. Unbroken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROH).
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- un
- BROH
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbroken 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.
- BROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unbroken
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: un-BROH-kun.
What does unbroken mean?
- Whole, not divided into parts.“After the vase had fallen down the flight of stairs we were amazed to find it still unbroken.”
- Of a horse, not tamed.“There is something majestic about the spirit of an unbroken mustang as it runs wild across the prairie.”
- Continuous, without interruption.“The team's unbroken winning streak was a record.”
- past participle of unbreak
Where does unbroken come from?
From Middle English unbroken, from Old English unġebrocen (“unbroken”), equivalent to un- + broken.
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Words that rhyme with unbroken
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Questions about saying unbroken
How do you pronounce unbroken?
Say un-BROH-kun. The American pronunciation is /ənˈbroʊkən/. In British English it is /ʌnˈbrəʊkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbroken?
Unbroken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROH). Broken into parts: un · BROH · kun.
Is unbroken pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ʌnˈbrəʊkən/ (un-BROH-kun).