How to pronounce unopened
Say it like uh-NOH-pund. Unopened has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/əˈnoʊpənd/uh-NOH-pund
UK British/əˈnəʊpənd/uh-NOH-pund
- uh
- NOH
- pund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unopened pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unopened
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-NOH-pund.
What does unopened mean?
adjective
- not yet opened; still closed
Where does unopened come from?
From un- + opened.
Questions about saying unopened
How do you pronounce unopened?
Say uh-NOH-pund. The American pronunciation is /əˈnoʊpənd/. In British English it is /əˈnəʊpənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unopened?
Unopened has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: uh · NOH · pund.
Is unopened pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈnəʊpənd/ (uh-NOH-pund).