How to pronounce unrepentant
Say it like uhn-rih-PEN-tunt. Unrepentant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce unrepentant. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- uhn
- rih
- PEN
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unrepentant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unrepentant
American and British speakers say unrepentant in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnrɪˈpɛntənt/ in the US and /ˌʌnrɪˈpɛntənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-rih-PEN-tunt.
What does unrepentant mean?
- Feeling or showing no sorrow or regret for wrongdoing.
Where does unrepentant come from?
From un- + repentant.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unrepentant
How do you pronounce unrepentant?
Say uhn-rih-PEN-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnrɪˈpɛntənt/. In British English it is /ˌʌnrɪˈpɛntənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unrepentant?
Unrepentant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEN). Broken into parts: uhn · rih · PEN · tunt.
Do Americans and Brits say unrepentant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnrɪˈpɛntənt/ and the British form is /ˌʌnrɪˈpɛntənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.