How to pronounce unshod
Say it like un-SHOD. Unshod has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOD).
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- un
- SHOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unshod 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 "u" in cup.
- SHODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of unshod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: un-SHOD.
What does unshod mean?
- Not shod; without shoes.“He ran unshod across the yard and down the street.”
- Of a vehicle, not fitted with tyres on the wheels.
- simple past and past participle of unshoe
Where does unshod come from?
Inherited from Middle English unshod, unschod from Old English unsċōd, equivalent to un- + shod.
Words that rhyme with unshod
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Questions about saying unshod
How do you pronounce unshod?
Say un-SHOD. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈʃɑd/. In British English it is /ʌnˈʃɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unshod?
Unshod has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOD). Broken into parts: un · SHOD.
Is unshod pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ʌnˈʃɒd/ (un-SHOD).