How to pronounce unsullied
Say it like un-SUHL-eed. Unsullied has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHL).
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- un
- SUHL
- eed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsullied 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.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unsullied
American and British speakers say unsullied in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈsʌlid/ in the US and /ʌnˈsʌliːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SUHL-eed.
What does unsullied mean?
- Not sullied.
Where does unsullied come from?
From un- + sullied.
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Questions about saying unsullied
How do you pronounce unsullied?
Say un-SUHL-eed. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈsʌlid/. In British English it is /ʌnˈsʌliːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsullied?
Unsullied has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHL). Broken into parts: un · SUHL · eed.
Do Americans and Brits say unsullied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈsʌlid/ and the British form is /ʌnˈsʌliːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.