How to pronounce unspent
Say it like un-SPENT. Unspent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPENT).
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- un
- SPENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unspent 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.
- SPENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of unspent
American and British speakers say unspent in essentially the same way: /ənˈspɛnt/ in the US and /ənˈspɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SPENT.
What does unspent mean?
- Not spent.
- simple past and past participle of unspend
Where does unspent come from?
From un- + spent.
Words that rhyme with unspent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unspent.
Questions about saying unspent
How do you pronounce unspent?
Say un-SPENT. The American pronunciation is /ənˈspɛnt/. In British English it is /ənˈspɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unspent?
Unspent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPENT). Broken into parts: un · SPENT.
Do Americans and Brits say unspent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈspɛnt/ and the British form is /ənˈspɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.