How to pronounce unconvinced
Say it like uhn-kun-VINST. Unconvinced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VINST).
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- uhn
- kun
- VINST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unconvinced 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VINSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unconvinced
American and British speakers say unconvinced in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnst/ in the US and /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnst/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-kun-VINST.
What does unconvinced mean?
- not convinced or lacking conviction“They tell me the world is round, but I am unconvinced.”
- simple past and past participle of unconvince
Where does unconvinced come from?
From un- + convinced.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unconvinced
How do you pronounce unconvinced?
Say uhn-kun-VINST. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnst/. In British English it is /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unconvinced?
Unconvinced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VINST). Broken into parts: uhn · kun · VINST.
Do Americans and Brits say unconvinced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnst/ and the British form is /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.