How to pronounce unhurt
Say it like un-HURT. Unhurt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HURT).
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- un
- HURT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unhurt 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.
- HURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of unhurt
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-HURT.
What does unhurt mean?
- Not hurt; unharmed or unscathed
Where does unhurt come from?
From Middle English unhert, un-hurt, unhurt, unhurte, equivalent to un- + hurt.
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Words that rhyme with unhurt
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Questions about saying unhurt
How do you pronounce unhurt?
Say un-HURT. The American pronunciation is /ənˈhɝt/. In British English it is /ənˈhɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unhurt?
Unhurt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HURT). Broken into parts: un · HURT.
Is unhurt pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ənˈhɜːt/ (un-HURT).