How to pronounce unpursued
Say it like UHN-per-syood. Unpursued has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- per
- syood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unpursued pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syoodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of unpursued
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-puh-syood.
What does unpursued mean?
- Not pursued, not followed, not hounded.
- Not pursued, not sought, not engaged in.
Where does unpursued come from?
From un- + pursued.
Questions about saying unpursued
How do you pronounce unpursued?
Say UHN-per-syood. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌnpərˌsjud/. In British English it is /ˈʌnpəˌsjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unpursued?
Unpursued has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · per · syood.
Is unpursued 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 /ˈʌnpəˌsjuːd/ (UHN-puh-syood).