How to pronounce unhealthy
Say it like un-HEL-thee. Unhealthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEL).
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- un
- HEL
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unhealthy 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.
- HELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unhealthy
American and British speakers say unhealthy in essentially the same way: /ənˈhɛlθi/ in the US and /ʌnˈhɛlθi/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-HEL-thee.
What does unhealthy mean?
- not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind“unhealthy ulcers”
- detrimental to health
- not conducive to good health“an unhealthy diet of fast foods”“an unhealthy climate”
Where does unhealthy come from?
From un- + healthy.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with unhealthy
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Questions about saying unhealthy
How do you pronounce unhealthy?
Say un-HEL-thee. The American pronunciation is /ənˈhɛlθi/. In British English it is /ʌnˈhɛlθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unhealthy?
Unhealthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEL). Broken into parts: un · HEL · thee.
Do Americans and Brits say unhealthy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈhɛlθi/ and the British form is /ʌnˈhɛlθi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.