How to pronounce unleavened
Say it like uhn-LEV-und. Unleavened has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEV).
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- uhn
- LEV
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unleavened pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- LEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unleavened
American and British speakers say unleavened in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnˈlɛvənd/ in the US and /ˌʌnˈlɛvənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-LEV-und.
What does unleavened mean?
- Without any yeast or other raising agent.“They were eating unleavened bread.”
Where does unleavened come from?
From un- + leavened (adjective).
Questions about saying unleavened
How do you pronounce unleavened?
Say uhn-LEV-und. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈlɛvənd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈlɛvənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unleavened?
Unleavened has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEV). Broken into parts: uhn · LEV · und.
Do Americans and Brits say unleavened the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnˈlɛvənd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnˈlɛvənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.