How to pronounce unlearnt
Say it like un-LURNT. Unlearnt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LURNT).
- un
- LURNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unlearnt 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.
- LURNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of unlearnt
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-LURNT.
What does unlearnt mean?
- simple past and past participle of unlearn How to pronounce unlearn
- Innate, inherent or inborn.“Suckling is unlearnt behaviour in mammals.”
- Uneducated.
Where does unlearnt come from?
From Middle English unlernd, equivalent to unlearn + -t.
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Words that rhyme with unlearnt
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Questions about saying unlearnt
How do you pronounce unlearnt?
Say un-LURNT. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈlɝnt/. In British English it is /ʌnˈlɜːnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unlearnt?
Unlearnt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LURNT). Broken into parts: un · LURNT.
Is unlearnt 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 /ʌnˈlɜːnt/ (un-LURNT).