How to pronounce unmarried
Say it like un-MER-eed. Unmarried has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER).
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- un
- MER
- eed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unmarried 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.
- MERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unmarried
American and British speakers say unmarried in essentially the same way: /ənˈmɛrid/ in the US and /ʌnˈmærid/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-MAR-eed.
What does unmarried mean?
- Having no husband or wife.
- An unmarried person.
Where does unmarried come from?
From un- + married.
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Questions about saying unmarried
How do you pronounce unmarried?
Say un-MER-eed. The American pronunciation is /ənˈmɛrid/. In British English it is /ʌnˈmærid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unmarried?
Unmarried has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER). Broken into parts: un · MER · eed.
Do Americans and Brits say unmarried the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈmɛrid/ and the British form is /ʌnˈmærid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.