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How to pronounce unoared

Say it like uh-NORD. Unoared has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NORD).

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US American/ʌˈnɔrd/uh-NORD
UK British/ʌˈnɔːd/uh-NAWD
  • uh
  • NORD
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Unoared pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. NORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.

American vs British pronunciation of unoared

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: uh-NAWD.

What does unoared mean?

adjective
  1. Not supplied with oars; oarless.
  2. Unvisited by boats.

Where does unoared come from?

From un- + oared.

Words that rhyme with unoared

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Questions about saying unoared

How do you pronounce unoared?

Say uh-NORD. The American pronunciation is /ʌˈnɔrd/. In British English it is /ʌˈnɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in unoared?

Unoared has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NORD). Broken into parts: uh · NORD.

Is unoared pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ʌˈnɔːd/ (uh-NAWD).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).