How to pronounce unseal
Say it like un-SEEL. Unseal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEL).
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- un
- SEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unseal 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.
- SEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unseal
American and British speakers say unseal in essentially the same way: /ənˈsil/ in the US and /ənˈsiːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SEEL.
What does unseal mean?
- To break the seal of (something) in order to open it.
- To open by having a seal broken.
Where does unseal come from?
From un- + seal.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with unseal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unseal.
Questions about saying unseal
How do you pronounce unseal?
Say un-SEEL. The American pronunciation is /ənˈsil/. In British English it is /ənˈsiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unseal?
Unseal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEL). Broken into parts: un · SEEL.
Do Americans and Brits say unseal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈsil/ and the British form is /ənˈsiːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.