How to pronounce unheeded
Say it like un-HEE-did. Unheeded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE).
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- un
- HEE
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unheeded 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.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unheeded
American and British speakers say unheeded in essentially the same way: /ənˈhidɪd/ in the US and /ənˈhiːdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-HEE-did.
What does unheeded mean?
- Not heeded; not listened to; ignored
- not followed.
Where does unheeded come from?
From un- + heeded.
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Words that rhyme with unheeded
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Questions about saying unheeded
How do you pronounce unheeded?
Say un-HEE-did. The American pronunciation is /ənˈhidɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈhiːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unheeded?
Unheeded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE). Broken into parts: un · HEE · did.
Do Americans and Brits say unheeded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈhidɪd/ and the British form is /ənˈhiːdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.