How to pronounce unfriend
Say it like UHN-frend. Unfriend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce unfriend. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- UHN
- frend
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfriend pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- frendKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of unfriend
American and British speakers say unfriend in essentially the same way: /ˈʌnfrɛnd/ in the US and /ˈʌnfrɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHN-frend.
What does unfriend mean?
- One who is not a friend; an enemy.
- To sever as friends.
- To defriend; to remove from one's friends list (e.g. on a social networking website).
Where does unfriend come from?
From Middle English unfreend, onfrend, equivalent to un- (noun/adjective prefix) + friend.
Questions about saying unfriend
How do you pronounce unfriend?
Say UHN-frend. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌnfrɛnd/. In British English it is /ˈʌnfrɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfriend?
Unfriend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · frend.
Do Americans and Brits say unfriend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌnfrɛnd/ and the British form is /ˈʌnfrɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.