How to pronounce unpublished
Say it like un-PUHB-lisht. Unpublished has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHB).
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- un
- PUHB
- lisht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unpublished pronunciation, sound by sound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.
- PUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unpublished
American and British speakers say unpublished in essentially the same way: /ənˈpʌblɪʃt/ in the US and /ənˈpʌblɪʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-PUHB-lisht.
What does unpublished mean?
- Not published.“an unpublished poem”
Where does unpublished come from?
From un- + published.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unpublished
How do you pronounce unpublished?
Say un-PUHB-lisht. The American pronunciation is /ənˈpʌblɪʃt/. In British English it is /ənˈpʌblɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unpublished?
Unpublished has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHB). Broken into parts: un · PUHB · lisht.
Do Americans and Brits say unpublished the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈpʌblɪʃt/ and the British form is /ənˈpʌblɪʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.