How to pronounce unsharpened
Say it like un-SHAR-pund. Unsharpened has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAR).
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- un
- SHAR
- pund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsharpened 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.
- SHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unsharpened
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-SHAH-pund.
What does unsharpened mean?
- Not sharpened.
Where does unsharpened come from?
From un- + sharpened.
Questions about saying unsharpened
How do you pronounce unsharpened?
Say un-SHAR-pund. The American pronunciation is /ənˈʃɑrpənd/. In British English it is /ənˈʃɑːpənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsharpened?
Unsharpened has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAR). Broken into parts: un · SHAR · pund.
Is unsharpened pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ənˈʃɑːpənd/ (un-SHAH-pund).