How to pronounce unbuilt
Say it like uhn-BILT. Unbuilt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BILT).
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- uhn
- BILT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbuilt 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.
- BILTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unbuilt
American and British speakers say unbuilt in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnˈbɪlt/ in the US and /ˌʌnˈbɪlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-BILT.
What does unbuilt mean?
- Not built.
- simple past and past participle of unbuild.
Where does unbuilt come from?
Inherited from Middle English unbilt.
Words that rhyme with unbuilt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unbuilt.
Questions about saying unbuilt
How do you pronounce unbuilt?
Say uhn-BILT. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈbɪlt/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈbɪlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbuilt?
Unbuilt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BILT). Broken into parts: uhn · BILT.
Do Americans and Brits say unbuilt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnˈbɪlt/ and the British form is /ˌʌnˈbɪlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.