How to pronounce unfounded
Say it like un-FOWN-did. Unfounded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOWN).
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- un
- FOWN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfounded 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.
- FOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unfounded
American and British speakers say unfounded in essentially the same way: /ənˈfaʊndɪd/ in the US and /ənˈfaʊndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-FOWN-did.
What does unfounded mean?
- Having no strong foundation; not based on solid reasons or facts.“an unfounded report; unfounded fears”
- Not having been founded or instituted.
Where does unfounded come from?
From un- + founded.
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Words that rhyme with unfounded
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Questions about saying unfounded
How do you pronounce unfounded?
Say un-FOWN-did. The American pronunciation is /ənˈfaʊndɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈfaʊndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfounded?
Unfounded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOWN). Broken into parts: un · FOWN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say unfounded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈfaʊndɪd/ and the British form is /ənˈfaʊndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.