How to pronounce unknot
Say it like UHN-not. Unknot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈʌnnɑt/UHN-not
UK British/ˈʌnnɒt/UHN-not
- UHN
- not
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unknot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- notKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of unknot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: UHN-not.
What does unknot mean?
noun
- In knot theory, a loop that is not knotted.
- To unfasten (a knot).
Where does unknot come from?
From un- + knot.
Questions about saying unknot
How do you pronounce unknot?
Say UHN-not. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌnnɑt/. In British English it is /ˈʌnnɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unknot?
Unknot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · not.
Is unknot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈʌnnɒt/ (UHN-not).