How to pronounce unscramble
Say it like un-SKRAM-bul. Unscramble has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRAM).
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- un
- SKRAM
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unscramble 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.
- SKRAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unscramble
American and British speakers say unscramble in essentially the same way: /ənˈskræmbəl/ in the US and /ənˈskræmbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SKRAM-bul.
What does unscramble mean?
- To reverse the process of scrambling, decrypt.
- To restore to order; to rectify.
Where does unscramble come from?
From un- + scramble.
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Words that rhyme with unscramble
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Questions about saying unscramble
How do you pronounce unscramble?
Say un-SKRAM-bul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈskræmbəl/. In British English it is /ənˈskræmbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unscramble?
Unscramble has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRAM). Broken into parts: un · SKRAM · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unscramble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈskræmbəl/ and the British form is /ənˈskræmbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.