How to pronounce unshaven
Say it like un-SHAY-vun. Unshaven has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAY).
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- un
- SHAY
- vun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unshaven 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.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unshaven
American and British speakers say unshaven in essentially the same way: /ənˈʃeɪvən/ in the US and /ənˈʃeɪvən/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SHAY-vun.
What does unshaven mean?
- Not having shaved; not shaven; untrimmed.
- Unkempt.“The recruit's face was smooth but for a single almost imperceptible hair protruding from his chin. "Unshaven!" screamed the officer.”
Where does unshaven come from?
From un- + shaven.
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Words that rhyme with unshaven
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Questions about saying unshaven
How do you pronounce unshaven?
Say un-SHAY-vun. The American pronunciation is /ənˈʃeɪvən/. In British English it is /ənˈʃeɪvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unshaven?
Unshaven has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAY). Broken into parts: un · SHAY · vun.
Do Americans and Brits say unshaven the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈʃeɪvən/ and the British form is /ənˈʃeɪvən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.