How to pronounce unhonest
Say it like uh-NON-ist. Unhonest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NON).
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- uh
- NON
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unhonest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- NONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unhonest
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-NON-ist.
What does unhonest mean?
- Dishonest, deceptive, misleading.
Where does unhonest come from?
From Middle English unhonest, unhoneste (“dishonourable”), equivalent to un- + honest.
Questions about saying unhonest
How do you pronounce unhonest?
Say uh-NON-ist. The American pronunciation is /ʌˈnɑnɪst/. In British English it is /ʌˈnɒnɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unhonest?
Unhonest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NON). Broken into parts: uh · NON · ist.
Is unhonest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ʌˈnɒnɪst/ (uh-NON-ist).