How to pronounce unhook
Say it like un-HUUK. Unhook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HUUK).
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- un
- HUUK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unhook 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.
- HUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of unhook
American and British speakers say unhook in essentially the same way: /ənˈhʊk/ in the US and /ənˈhʊk/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-HUUK.
What does unhook mean?
- To remove from a hook.
- To unfasten by means of hooks.“to unhook a bra”
- To unfasten the bra of (its wearer).
Where does unhook come from?
From un- + hook.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with unhook
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Questions about saying unhook
How do you pronounce unhook?
Say un-HUUK. The American pronunciation is /ənˈhʊk/. In British English it is /ənˈhʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unhook?
Unhook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HUUK). Broken into parts: un · HUUK.
Do Americans and Brits say unhook the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈhʊk/ and the British form is /ənˈhʊk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.