How to pronounce unglued
Say it like un-GLOOD. Unglued has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLOOD).
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- un
- GLOOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unglued 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.
- GLOODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of unglued
American and British speakers say unglued in essentially the same way: /ənˈɡlud/ in the US and /ənˈɡluːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-GLOOD.
What does unglued mean?
- simple past and past participle of unglue How to pronounce unglue
- Not secured with glue.“The unglued joints all fell apart in shipment, but the properly joined piece survived intact.”
- Insane, upset.“He was calm at first, then suddenly he came unglued and started screaming. He completely lost it.”
Where does unglued come from?
From un- + glued.
Words that rhyme with unglued
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unglued.
Questions about saying unglued
How do you pronounce unglued?
Say un-GLOOD. The American pronunciation is /ənˈɡlud/. In British English it is /ənˈɡluːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unglued?
Unglued has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLOOD). Broken into parts: un · GLOOD.
Do Americans and Brits say unglued the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈɡlud/ and the British form is /ənˈɡluːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.