How to pronounce unmute
Say it like un-MYOOT. Unmute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOOT).
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- un
- MYOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unmute 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.
- MYOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of unmute
American and British speakers say unmute in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈmjut/ in the US and /ʌnˈmjuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-MYOOT.
What does unmute mean?
- To restore the sound output (on a speaker or other audio device), having previously muted it.
Where does unmute come from?
From un- + mute.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with unmute
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unmute.
Questions about saying unmute
How do you pronounce unmute?
Say un-MYOOT. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈmjut/. In British English it is /ʌnˈmjuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unmute?
Unmute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOOT). Broken into parts: un · MYOOT.
Do Americans and Brits say unmute the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈmjut/ and the British form is /ʌnˈmjuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.