How to pronounce unsaid
Say it like un-SED. Unsaid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SED).
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- un
- SED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsaid 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.
- SEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of unsaid
American and British speakers say unsaid in essentially the same way: /ənˈsɛd/ in the US and /ənˈsɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SED.
What does unsaid mean?
- simple past and past participle of unsay
- Unspoken.“We discussed the terms, but the methods were left unsaid.”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with unsaid
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Questions about saying unsaid
How do you pronounce unsaid?
Say un-SED. The American pronunciation is /ənˈsɛd/. In British English it is /ənˈsɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsaid?
Unsaid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SED). Broken into parts: un · SED.
Do Americans and Brits say unsaid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈsɛd/ and the British form is /ənˈsɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.