How to pronounce unguent
Say it like UHNG-ghyoo-unt. Unguent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHNG).
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- UHNG
- ghyoo
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unguent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ghyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unguent
American and British speakers say unguent in essentially the same way: /ˈʌŋɡjuənt/ in the US and /ˈʌŋɡjuːənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHNG-ghyoo-unt.
What does unguent mean?
- Any cream containing medicinal ingredients applied to the skin for therapeutic purposes.
- Taking the form of a cream or ointment.
Where does unguent come from?
Borrowed from Latin unguentum (“ointment”), from unguō (“to smear with ointment”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₃engʷ- (“to salve, anoint”).
Questions about saying unguent
How do you pronounce unguent?
Say UHNG-ghyoo-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌŋɡjuənt/. In British English it is /ˈʌŋɡjuːənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unguent?
Unguent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHNG). Broken into parts: UHNG · ghyoo · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say unguent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌŋɡjuənt/ and the British form is /ˈʌŋɡjuːənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.