How to pronounce unstuck
Say it like un-STUHK. Unstuck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUHK).
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- un
- STUHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unstuck 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.
- STUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of unstuck
American and British speakers say unstuck in essentially the same way: /ənˈstʌk/ in the US and /ənˈstʌk/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-STUHK.
What does unstuck mean?
- simple past and past participle of unstick
Where does unstuck come from?
From un- + stuck.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with unstuck
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Questions about saying unstuck
How do you pronounce unstuck?
Say un-STUHK. The American pronunciation is /ənˈstʌk/. In British English it is /ənˈstʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unstuck?
Unstuck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUHK). Broken into parts: un · STUHK.
Do Americans and Brits say unstuck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈstʌk/ and the British form is /ənˈstʌk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.