How to pronounce unskilled
Say it like un-SKILD. Unskilled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKILD).
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- un
- SKILD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unskilled 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.
- SKILDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unskilled
American and British speakers say unskilled in essentially the same way: /ənˈskɪld/ in the US and /ənˈskɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SKILD.
What does unskilled mean?
- Of a person or workforce: not having a skill or technical training.
- Of a job: not requiring skill or training.
- Of a made object: inexpertly made or showing a lack of skill.
Where does unskilled come from?
From un- + skilled.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with unskilled
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Questions about saying unskilled
How do you pronounce unskilled?
Say un-SKILD. The American pronunciation is /ənˈskɪld/. In British English it is /ənˈskɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unskilled?
Unskilled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKILD). Broken into parts: un · SKILD.
Do Americans and Brits say unskilled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈskɪld/ and the British form is /ənˈskɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.