How to pronounce unleavenedness
Say it like uhn-LEV-und-nus. Unleavenedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEV).
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- uhn
- LEV
- und
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unleavenedness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unleavenedness
American and British speakers say unleavenedness in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnˈlɛvəndnəs/ in the US and /ˌʌnˈlɛvəndnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-LEV-und-nus.
What does unleavenedness mean?
- Of bread, etc.: the state of not being raised with a leaven or raising agent such as yeast.
- The condition or quality of not being controlled or moderated by some characteristic, such as courtesy, tact, etc.; immoderation, unrestraint.
- The condition or quality or being unaffected by sin; purity, sinlessness.
Questions about saying unleavenedness
How do you pronounce unleavenedness?
Say uhn-LEV-und-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈlɛvəndnəs/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈlɛvəndnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unleavenedness?
Unleavenedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEV). Broken into parts: uhn · LEV · und · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say unleavenedness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnˈlɛvəndnəs/ and the British form is /ˌʌnˈlɛvəndnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.