How to pronounce unenlightened
Say it like uhn-en-LY-tund. Unenlightened has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LY).
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- uhn
- en
- LY
- tund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unenlightened 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.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unenlightened
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-en-LY-tund.
What does unenlightened mean?
- Not enlightened; ignorant in general or of some particular fact.
Where does unenlightened come from?
From un- + enlightened.
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Words that rhyme with unenlightened
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Questions about saying unenlightened
How do you pronounce unenlightened?
Say uhn-en-LY-tund. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɛnˈlaɪtənd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɛnˈlaɪtənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unenlightened?
Unenlightened has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LY). Broken into parts: uhn · en · LY · tund.
Is unenlightened pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌʌnɛnˈlaɪtənd/ (uhn-en-LY-tund).