How to pronounce unmet
Say it like uhn-MET. Unmet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET).
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- uhn
- MET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unmet 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.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of unmet
American and British speakers say unmet in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnˈmɛt/ in the US and /ˌʌnˈmɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-MET.
What does unmet mean?
- Not achieved; unfulfilled.
- simple past and past participle of unmeet
Where does unmet come from?
From un- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + met (the past participle of meet (“to come face to face with, encounter; to comply with, satisfy”)); probably related to Old English ungemet (“unmet”) (chiefly used as part of a compound), the word is not at
Words that rhyme with unmet
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Questions about saying unmet
How do you pronounce unmet?
Say uhn-MET. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈmɛt/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈmɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unmet?
Unmet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET). Broken into parts: uhn · MET.
Do Americans and Brits say unmet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnˈmɛt/ and the British form is /ˌʌnˈmɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.