How to pronounce unheard
Say it like un-HURD. Unheard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HURD).
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- un
- HURD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unheard 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.
- HURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of unheard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-HURD.
What does unheard mean?
- Not heard.“Her cries for help remained unheard.”
- Not listened to.“There are no "bad" emotions; rather, there are only heard emotions and unheard emotions.”
- Not known to fame; not illustrious or celebrated; obscure.
- simple past and past participle of unhear
Where does unheard come from?
From Middle English unherd, unherde, from Old English unġehīered (“unheard”), equivalent to un- + heard.
Words that rhyme with unheard
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Questions about saying unheard
How do you pronounce unheard?
Say un-HURD. The American pronunciation is /ənˈhɝd/. In British English it is /ənˈhɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unheard?
Unheard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HURD). Broken into parts: un · HURD.
Is unheard 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 /ənˈhɜːd/ (un-HURD).