How to pronounce unsigned
Say it like un-SYND. Unsigned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYND).
- un
- SYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsigned 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.
- SYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of unsigned
American and British speakers say unsigned in essentially the same way: /ənˈsaɪnd/ in the US and /ʌnˈsaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SYND.
What does unsigned mean?
- Not accepting negative numbers; having only a positive value (or zero).“We use an unsigned variable to store the employee's salary, since it will never be less than zero.”
- Lacking a signature, unendorsed.“The bank rejected the unsigned check.”
- Not signed to an organization such as a sports club or record label.
- A numeric value or variable that has no sign and can only be positive.
Where does unsigned come from?
From un- + signed.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with unsigned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unsigned.
Questions about saying unsigned
How do you pronounce unsigned?
Say un-SYND. The American pronunciation is /ənˈsaɪnd/. In British English it is /ʌnˈsaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsigned?
Unsigned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYND). Broken into parts: un · SYND.
Do Americans and Brits say unsigned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈsaɪnd/ and the British form is /ʌnˈsaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.