How to pronounce unfocused
Say it like un-FOH-kust. Unfocused has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH).
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- un
- FOH
- kust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfocused 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.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unfocused
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: un-FOH-kust.
What does unfocused mean?
- Not focused
Where does unfocused come from?
From un- + focused.
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Words that rhyme with unfocused
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Questions about saying unfocused
How do you pronounce unfocused?
Say un-FOH-kust. The American pronunciation is /ənˈfoʊkəst/. In British English it is /ənˈfəʊkəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfocused?
Unfocused has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH). Broken into parts: un · FOH · kust.
Is unfocused pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ənˈfəʊkəst/ (un-FOH-kust).