How to pronounce unsafe
Say it like un-SAYF. Unsafe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAYF).
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- un
- SAYF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsafe 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.
- SAYFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of unsafe
American and British speakers say unsafe in essentially the same way: /ənˈseɪf/ in the US and /ənˈseɪf/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SAYF.
What does unsafe mean?
- lacking in security or safety“his fortune was increasingly insecure”“an insecure future”
- involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm“a dangerous criminal”“a dangerous bridge”
- not safe from attack
Where does unsafe come from?
From un- (not) + safe.
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Words that rhyme with unsafe
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Questions about saying unsafe
How do you pronounce unsafe?
Say un-SAYF. The American pronunciation is /ənˈseɪf/. In British English it is /ənˈseɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsafe?
Unsafe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAYF). Broken into parts: un · SAYF.
Do Americans and Brits say unsafe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈseɪf/ and the British form is /ənˈseɪf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.