How to pronounce unget
Say it like un-GHET. Unget has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHET).
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- un
- GHET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unget 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 "u" in cup.
- GHETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of unget
American and British speakers say unget in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈɡɛt/ in the US and /ʌnˈɡɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-GHET.
What does unget mean?
- To cause to be unbegotten or unborn, or as if unbegotten or unborn.
- To unacquire; relinquish; release; get rid of; lose; lose hold of; forget
Where does unget come from?
From un- + get; compare unbeget, Middle English ungeten (“unbegotten; not won; not captured”).
Words that rhyme with unget
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unget.
Questions about saying unget
How do you pronounce unget?
Say un-GHET. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈɡɛt/. In British English it is /ʌnˈɡɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unget?
Unget has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHET). Broken into parts: un · GHET.
Do Americans and Brits say unget the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈɡɛt/ and the British form is /ʌnˈɡɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.