How to pronounce unkindest
Say it like un-KYNE-dist. Unkindest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYNE).
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- un
- KYNE
- dist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unkindest 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.
- KYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- distKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unkindest
American and British speakers say unkindest in essentially the same way: /ənˈkaɪndɪst/ in the US and /ənˈkaɪndɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-KYNE-dist.
What does unkindest mean?
- superlative form of unkind: most unkind How to pronounce unkind
Questions about saying unkindest
How do you pronounce unkindest?
Say un-KYNE-dist. The American pronunciation is /ənˈkaɪndɪst/. In British English it is /ənˈkaɪndɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unkindest?
Unkindest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYNE). Broken into parts: un · KYNE · dist.
Do Americans and Brits say unkindest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈkaɪndɪst/ and the British form is /ənˈkaɪndɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.