How to pronounce unthrift
Say it like UHN-thrift. Unthrift has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- thrift
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unthrift pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- thriftKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unthrift
American and British speakers say unthrift in essentially the same way: /ˈʌnθrɪft/ in the US and /ˈʌnθrɪft/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHN-thrift.
What does unthrift mean?
- A lack of thriftiness; prodigality.
- Unthrifty.
Where does unthrift come from?
From Middle English unthrift, equivalent to un- + thrift.
Questions about saying unthrift
How do you pronounce unthrift?
Say UHN-thrift. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌnθrɪft/. In British English it is /ˈʌnθrɪft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unthrift?
Unthrift has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · thrift.
Do Americans and Brits say unthrift the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌnθrɪft/ and the British form is /ˈʌnθrɪft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.