How to pronounce unpaid
Say it like un-PAYD. Unpaid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAYD).
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- un
- PAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unpaid 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.
- PAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of unpaid
American and British speakers say unpaid in essentially the same way: /ənˈpeɪd/ in the US and /ʌnˈpeɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-PAYD.
What does unpaid mean?
- not paid“unpaid wages”“an unpaid bill”
- without payment“the soup kitchen was run primarily by unpaid helpers”“a volunteer fire department”
- engaged in as a pastime“an amateur painter”“gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals”
Where does unpaid come from?
From un- + paid.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with unpaid
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Questions about saying unpaid
How do you pronounce unpaid?
Say un-PAYD. The American pronunciation is /ənˈpeɪd/. In British English it is /ʌnˈpeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unpaid?
Unpaid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAYD). Broken into parts: un · PAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say unpaid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈpeɪd/ and the British form is /ʌnˈpeɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.