How to pronounce unraveled
Say it like un-RAV-uld. Unraveled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAV).
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- un
- RAV
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unraveled 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.
- RAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unraveled
American and British speakers say unraveled in essentially the same way: /ənˈrævəld/ in the US and /ənˈrævəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-RAV-uld.
What does unraveled mean?
- Disentangled or cleared up.
- simple past and past participle of unravel How to pronounce unravel
Where does unraveled come from?
From unravel + -ed. Cognate with Dutch ontrafeld (“unravelled”).
Words that rhyme with unraveled
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Questions about saying unraveled
How do you pronounce unraveled?
Say un-RAV-uld. The American pronunciation is /ənˈrævəld/. In British English it is /ənˈrævəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unraveled?
Unraveled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAV). Broken into parts: un · RAV · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say unraveled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈrævəld/ and the British form is /ənˈrævəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.