How to pronounce unsound
Say it like un-SOWND. Unsound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOWND).
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- un
- SOWND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsound 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.
- SOWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of unsound
American and British speakers say unsound in essentially the same way: /ənˈsaʊnd/ in the US and /ənˈsaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SOWND.
What does unsound mean?
- Not whole, not solid, defective.“unsound mind”
- Infirm, diseased.
- Not good, unreliable.
Where does unsound come from?
From un- + sound.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with unsound
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unsound.
Questions about saying unsound
How do you pronounce unsound?
Say un-SOWND. The American pronunciation is /ənˈsaʊnd/. In British English it is /ənˈsaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsound?
Unsound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOWND). Broken into parts: un · SOWND.
Do Americans and Brits say unsound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈsaʊnd/ and the British form is /ənˈsaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.