How to pronounce unstan
Say it like un-STAN. Unstan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAN).
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- un
- STAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unstan 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 "u" in cup.
- STANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of unstan
American and British speakers say unstan in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈstæn/ in the US and /ʌnˈstæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-STAN.
What does unstan mean?
- To stop acting as a stan (for); to cease to be an obsessive fan (of).
Where does unstan come from?
From un- + stan.
Words that rhyme with unstan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unstan.
Questions about saying unstan
How do you pronounce unstan?
Say un-STAN. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈstæn/. In British English it is /ʌnˈstæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unstan?
Unstan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAN). Broken into parts: un · STAN.
Do Americans and Brits say unstan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈstæn/ and the British form is /ʌnˈstæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.