How to pronounce unharmed
Say it like un-HARMD. Unharmed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HARMD).
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- un
- HARMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unharmed 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.
- HARMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of unharmed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-HAHMD.
What does unharmed mean?
- Which has not suffered harm; which has not been injured or damaged.
Where does unharmed come from?
From un- + harmed.
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Words that rhyme with unharmed
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Questions about saying unharmed
How do you pronounce unharmed?
Say un-HARMD. The American pronunciation is /ənˈhɑrmd/. In British English it is /ənˈhɑːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unharmed?
Unharmed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HARMD). Broken into parts: un · HARMD.
Is unharmed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ənˈhɑːmd/ (un-HAHMD).