How to pronounce unmake
Say it like un-MAYK. Unmake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAYK).
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- un
- MAYK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unmake 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.
- MAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of unmake
American and British speakers say unmake in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈmeɪk/ in the US and /ʌnˈmeɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-MAYK.
What does unmake mean?
- To destroy or take apart; to cause (a made article) to lose its nature.
Where does unmake come from?
From Middle English unmaken; equivalent to un- + make.
Words that rhyme with unmake
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unmake.
Questions about saying unmake
How do you pronounce unmake?
Say un-MAYK. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈmeɪk/. In British English it is /ʌnˈmeɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unmake?
Unmake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAYK). Broken into parts: un · MAYK.
Do Americans and Brits say unmake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈmeɪk/ and the British form is /ʌnˈmeɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.