How to pronounce unproven
Say it like un-PROO-vun. Unproven has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROO).
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- un
- PROO
- vun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unproven 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.
- PROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unproven
American and British speakers say unproven in essentially the same way: /ənˈpruvən/ in the US and /ənˈpruːvən/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-PROO-vun.
What does unproven mean?
- Not proved.
Where does unproven come from?
From un- + proven.
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Questions about saying unproven
How do you pronounce unproven?
Say un-PROO-vun. The American pronunciation is /ənˈpruvən/. In British English it is /ənˈpruːvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unproven?
Unproven has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROO). Broken into parts: un · PROO · vun.
Do Americans and Brits say unproven the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈpruvən/ and the British form is /ənˈpruːvən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.