How to pronounce unspoken
Say it like un-SPOH-kun. Unspoken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOH).
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- un
- SPOH
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unspoken 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.
- SPOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unspoken
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: un-SPOH-kun.
What does unspoken mean?
- Not spoken; not said.
- Not formally articulated or stated; implicit or understood.“The unspoken rule is to start a new pot of coffee when it is empty.”
- past participle of unspeak
Where does unspoken come from?
From un- + spoken.
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Words that rhyme with unspoken
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Questions about saying unspoken
How do you pronounce unspoken?
Say un-SPOH-kun. The American pronunciation is /ənˈspoʊkən/. In British English it is /ənˈspəʊkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unspoken?
Unspoken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOH). Broken into parts: un · SPOH · kun.
Is unspoken pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ənˈspəʊkən/ (un-SPOH-kun).