How to pronounce unglue
Say it like un-GLOO. Unglue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLOO).
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- un
- GLOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unglue 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.
- GLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of unglue
American and British speakers say unglue in essentially the same way: /ənˈɡlu/ in the US and /ənˈɡluː/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-GLOO.
What does unglue mean?
- to separate that which was held by glue“we had to use warm water and solvent to unglue all the joints we put in yesterday.”
- to cease to adhere to or follow attentively“parents are looking for new ways to unglue their children from their screens”
Where does unglue come from?
From un- + glue.
Words that rhyme with unglue
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unglue.
Questions about saying unglue
How do you pronounce unglue?
Say un-GLOO. The American pronunciation is /ənˈɡlu/. In British English it is /ənˈɡluː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unglue?
Unglue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLOO). Broken into parts: un · GLOO.
Do Americans and Brits say unglue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈɡlu/ and the British form is /ənˈɡluː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.