How to pronounce unsolved
Say it like un-SOLVD. Unsolved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOLVD).
- un
- SOLVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsolved 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.
- SOLVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of unsolved
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: un-SOLVD.
What does unsolved mean?
- Not yet solved.
Where does unsolved come from?
From un- + solved.
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Questions about saying unsolved
How do you pronounce unsolved?
Say un-SOLVD. The American pronunciation is /ənˈsɑlvd/. In British English it is /ʌnˈsɒlvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsolved?
Unsolved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOLVD). Broken into parts: un · SOLVD.
Is unsolved 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 /ʌnˈsɒlvd/ (un-SOLVD).