How to pronounce unlearn
Say it like un-LURN. Unlearn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LURN).
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- un
- LURN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unlearn 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 "u" in cup.
- LURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of unlearn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-LUHN.
What does unlearn mean?
- To discard the knowledge of.
- To break a habit.
Where does unlearn come from?
From Middle English unlernen.
Words that rhyme with unlearn
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Questions about saying unlearn
How do you pronounce unlearn?
Say un-LURN. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈlɝn/. In British English it is /ʌnˈlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unlearn?
Unlearn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LURN). Broken into parts: un · LURN.
Is unlearn 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 /ʌnˈlən/ (un-LUHN).