How to pronounce unshackle
Say it like un-SHAK-ul. Unshackle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAK).
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- un
- SHAK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unshackle 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.
- SHAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unshackle
American and British speakers say unshackle in essentially the same way: /ənˈʃækəl/ in the US and /ənˈʃækəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SHAK-ul.
What does unshackle mean?
- To remove shackles from someone or something.“The captain ordered that the guards unshackle and release the prisoner, as he had served his sentence.”
- To remove restrictions or inhibitions; to allow full freedom and power.
Where does unshackle come from?
From un- + shackle.
Words that rhyme with unshackle
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Questions about saying unshackle
How do you pronounce unshackle?
Say un-SHAK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈʃækəl/. In British English it is /ənˈʃækəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unshackle?
Unshackle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAK). Broken into parts: un · SHAK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say unshackle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈʃækəl/ and the British form is /ənˈʃækəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.