How to pronounce unfunded
Say it like un-FUHN-did. Unfunded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHN).
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- un
- FUHN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfunded 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.
- FUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unfunded
American and British speakers say unfunded in essentially the same way: /ənˈfʌndɪd/ in the US and /ənˈfʌndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-FUHN-did.
What does unfunded mean?
- Not funded; having received no funding.
- Of a pension: paid out like a salary by the employer, without advance contributions from the employee.
Where does unfunded come from?
From un- + funded.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unfunded
How do you pronounce unfunded?
Say un-FUHN-did. The American pronunciation is /ənˈfʌndɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈfʌndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfunded?
Unfunded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHN). Broken into parts: un · FUHN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say unfunded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈfʌndɪd/ and the British form is /ənˈfʌndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.