How to pronounce unport
Say it like un-PORT. Unport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORT).
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US American/ʌnˈpoʊrt/un-PORT
UK British/ʌnˈpɔːt/un-PAWT
- un
- PORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unport 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.
- PORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of unport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-PAWT.
What does unport mean?
verb
- To flow away from, and, thus, fail to enter, its intake or drain port.
- To cause (a liquid such as fuel or oil) to flow away from, and, thus, fail to enter, its intake or drain port.
Where does unport come from?
From un- + port.
Questions about saying unport
How do you pronounce unport?
Say un-PORT. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈpoʊrt/. In British English it is /ʌnˈpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unport?
Unport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORT). Broken into parts: un · PORT.
Is unport 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 /ʌnˈpɔːt/ (un-PAWT).