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How to pronounce unchain

Say it like un-CHAYN. Unchain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAYN).

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US American/ʌnˈtʃeɪn/un-CHAYN
UK British/ʌnˈtʃeɪn/un-CHAYN
  • un
  • CHAYN
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Unchain pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. CHAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.

American vs British pronunciation of unchain

American and British speakers say unchain in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈtʃeɪn/ in the US and /ʌnˈtʃeɪn/ in the UK.

British respelling: un-CHAYN.

What does unchain mean?

verb
  1. To remove chains from someone or something.“unchain workers”
  2. To free; to liberate.“unchain the mind”

Where does unchain come from?

From un- + chain.

Words that rhyme with unchain

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Questions about saying unchain

How do you pronounce unchain?

Say un-CHAYN. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈtʃeɪn/. In British English it is /ʌnˈtʃeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in unchain?

Unchain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAYN). Broken into parts: un · CHAYN.

Do Americans and Brits say unchain the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈtʃeɪn/ and the British form is /ʌnˈtʃeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).