How to pronounce unkind
Say it like un-KYND. Unkind has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYND).
- un
- KYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unkind 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.
- KYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of unkind
American and British speakers say unkind in essentially the same way: /ənˈkaɪnd/ in the US and /ʌnˈkaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-KYND.
What does unkind mean?
- Lacking kindness, sympathy, benevolence, gratitude, or similar; cruel, harsh or unjust; ungrateful.
Where does unkind come from?
Inherited from Middle English unkynde; equivalent to un- + kind.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with unkind
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unkind.
Questions about saying unkind
How do you pronounce unkind?
Say un-KYND. The American pronunciation is /ənˈkaɪnd/. In British English it is /ʌnˈkaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unkind?
Unkind has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYND). Broken into parts: un · KYND.
Do Americans and Brits say unkind the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈkaɪnd/ and the British form is /ʌnˈkaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.