How to pronounce unhurried
Say it like un-HUR-reed. Unhurried has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HUR).
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- un
- HUR
- reed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unhurried 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.
- HURSay this part loudest and longest.
- reedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unhurried
American and British speakers say unhurried in essentially the same way: /ənˈhɜrid/ in the US and /ənˈhɜrid/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-HUR-reed.
What does unhurried mean?
- Not hurried; not rushed.“She proceeded at a moderate, unhurried pace.”
Where does unhurried come from?
From un- + hurried.
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Words that rhyme with unhurried
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Questions about saying unhurried
How do you pronounce unhurried?
Say un-HUR-reed. The American pronunciation is /ənˈhɜrid/. In British English it is /ənˈhɜrid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unhurried?
Unhurried has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HUR). Broken into parts: un · HUR · reed.
Do Americans and Brits say unhurried the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈhɜrid/ and the British form is /ənˈhɜrid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.