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