How to pronounce unreleased
Say it like un-rih-LEEST. Unreleased has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEST).
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- un
- rih
- LEEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unreleased 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unreleased
American and British speakers say unreleased in essentially the same way: /ənrɪˈlist/ in the US and /ənrɪˈliːst/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-rih-LEEST.
What does unreleased mean?
- Not released.“Fans were soon sharing the band's unreleased songs on the Internet.”
- Of a stop consonant, remaining occluded when spoken.
Where does unreleased come from?
From un- + released.
Words that rhyme with unreleased
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unreleased.
Questions about saying unreleased
How do you pronounce unreleased?
Say un-rih-LEEST. The American pronunciation is /ənrɪˈlist/. In British English it is /ənrɪˈliːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unreleased?
Unreleased has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEST). Broken into parts: un · rih · LEEST.
Do Americans and Brits say unreleased the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənrɪˈlist/ and the British form is /ənrɪˈliːst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.