How to pronounce unread
Say it like un-RED. Unread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RED).
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- un
- RED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unread 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.
- REDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of unread
American and British speakers say unread in essentially the same way: /ənˈrɛd/ in the US and /ənˈrɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-RED.
What does unread mean?
- Not having been read.“The book I got for my 18th birthday remained unread until my retirement.”
- Not having read; uneducated.
- To undo the process of reading.“That book was terrible! I wish I could unread it.”
- To flag (a previously read e-mail or similar message) as not having been read.
- An unread email or instant message.
Where does unread come from?
From un- + read.
Words that rhyme with unread
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unread.
Questions about saying unread
How do you pronounce unread?
Say un-RED. The American pronunciation is /ənˈrɛd/. In British English it is /ənˈrɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unread?
Unread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RED). Broken into parts: un · RED.
Do Americans and Brits say unread the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈrɛd/ and the British form is /ənˈrɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.