How to pronounce unforeseen
Say it like uhn-for-SEEN. Unforeseen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEEN).
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- uhn
- for
- SEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unforeseen 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.
- forKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unforeseen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-faw-SEEN.
What does unforeseen mean?
- Not foreseen.“unforeseen catastrophe”
- Not expected.
- An event, incident, cost, etc. that was not foreseen.
Where does unforeseen come from?
From un- + foreseen.
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Words that rhyme with unforeseen
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Questions about saying unforeseen
How do you pronounce unforeseen?
Say uhn-for-SEEN. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnfɔrˈsin/. In British English it is /ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unforeseen?
Unforeseen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEEN). Broken into parts: uhn · for · SEEN.
Is unforeseen pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːn/ (uhn-faw-SEEN).