How to pronounce unlisted
Say it like un-LIS-tid. Unlisted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- un
- LIS
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unlisted 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unlisted
American and British speakers say unlisted in essentially the same way: /ənˈlɪstɪd/ in the US and /ənˈlɪstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-LIS-tid.
What does unlisted mean?
- Not listed in the telephone directory.
- Not traded on the stock exchange; not being a listed company.
- Not officially protected from demolition or alteration.
- simple past and past participle of unlist
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Words that rhyme with unlisted
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Questions about saying unlisted
How do you pronounce unlisted?
Say un-LIS-tid. The American pronunciation is /ənˈlɪstɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈlɪstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unlisted?
Unlisted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: un · LIS · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say unlisted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈlɪstɪd/ and the British form is /ənˈlɪstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.