How to pronounce unhedged
Say it like un-HEJD. Unhedged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEJD).
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- un
- HEJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unhedged 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.
- HEJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of unhedged
American and British speakers say unhedged in essentially the same way: /ənˈhɛdʒd/ in the US and /ənˈhɛdʒd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-HEJD.
What does unhedged mean?
- Without a hedge.
- Not hedged; not offset or counterbalanced.
- simple past and past participle of unhedge
Where does unhedged come from?
From un- + hedged.
Words that rhyme with unhedged
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unhedged.
Questions about saying unhedged
How do you pronounce unhedged?
Say un-HEJD. The American pronunciation is /ənˈhɛdʒd/. In British English it is /ənˈhɛdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unhedged?
Unhedged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEJD). Broken into parts: un · HEJD.
Do Americans and Brits say unhedged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈhɛdʒd/ and the British form is /ənˈhɛdʒd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.