How to pronounce unfilled
Say it like un-FILD. Unfilled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FILD).
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- un
- FILD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfilled 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.
- FILDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unfilled
American and British speakers say unfilled in essentially the same way: /ənˈfɪld/ in the US and /ənˈfɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-FILD.
What does unfilled mean?
- Not filled, especially occupational positions.
- simple past and past participle of unfill
Where does unfilled come from?
From un- + filled.
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Questions about saying unfilled
How do you pronounce unfilled?
Say un-FILD. The American pronunciation is /ənˈfɪld/. In British English it is /ənˈfɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfilled?
Unfilled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FILD). Broken into parts: un · FILD.
Do Americans and Brits say unfilled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈfɪld/ and the British form is /ənˈfɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.