How to pronounce unforgiven
Say it like uhn-for-GHIV-un. Unforgiven has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHIV).
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- uhn
- for
- GHIV
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unforgiven 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.
- GHIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unforgiven
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-faw-GHIV-un.
What does unforgiven mean?
- Not forgiven.
- Those who cannot be forgiven.
- simple past and past participle of unforgive
Words that rhyme with unforgiven
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Questions about saying unforgiven
How do you pronounce unforgiven?
Say uhn-for-GHIV-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnfɔrˈɡɪvən/. In British English it is /ˌʌnfɔːˈɡɪvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unforgiven?
Unforgiven has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHIV). Broken into parts: uhn · for · GHIV · un.
Is unforgiven 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 /ˌʌnfɔːˈɡɪvən/ (uhn-faw-GHIV-un).