How to pronounce unprovoked
Say it like uhn-pruh-VOHKT. Unprovoked has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOHKT).
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- uhn
- pruh
- VOHKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unprovoked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VOHKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of unprovoked
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uhn-pruh-VOHKT.
What does unprovoked mean?
- Happening without provocation.“an unprovoked attack”
- Without provocation or motivation.“He attacked me, suddenly, unprovoked.”
- simple past and past participle of unprovoke
Where does unprovoked come from?
From un- + provoked.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- unmotivated
- wanton
Words that rhyme with unprovoked
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Questions about saying unprovoked
How do you pronounce unprovoked?
Say uhn-pruh-VOHKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnprəˈvoʊkt/. In British English it is /ˌʌnprəˈvəʊkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unprovoked?
Unprovoked has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOHKT). Broken into parts: uhn · pruh · VOHKT.
Is unprovoked 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 /ˌʌnprəˈvəʊkt/ (uhn-pruh-VOHKT).