How to pronounce unshaken
Say it like un-SHAY-kun. Unshaken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAY).
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- un
- SHAY
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unshaken 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.
- SHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unshaken
American and British speakers say unshaken in essentially the same way: /ənˈʃeɪkən/ in the US and /ənˈʃeɪkən/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SHAY-kun.
What does unshaken mean?
- Not shaken.
- past participle of unshake
Where does unshaken come from?
From un- + shaken.
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Words that rhyme with unshaken
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Questions about saying unshaken
How do you pronounce unshaken?
Say un-SHAY-kun. The American pronunciation is /ənˈʃeɪkən/. In British English it is /ənˈʃeɪkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unshaken?
Unshaken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAY). Broken into parts: un · SHAY · kun.
Do Americans and Brits say unshaken the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈʃeɪkən/ and the British form is /ənˈʃeɪkən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.