How to pronounce unrehearsed
Say it like un-REE-hurst. Unrehearsed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- un
- REE
- hurst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unrehearsed 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.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- hurstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of unrehearsed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-REE-hurst.
What does unrehearsed mean?
- Not rehearsed
Where does unrehearsed come from?
From un- + rehearsed.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying unrehearsed
How do you pronounce unrehearsed?
Say un-REE-hurst. The American pronunciation is /ənˈriˌhɝst/. In British English it is /ənˈriːˌhɜːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unrehearsed?
Unrehearsed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: un · REE · hurst.
Is unrehearsed 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 /ənˈriːˌhɜːst/ (un-REE-hurst).