How to pronounce unveiled
Say it like un-VAYLD. Unveiled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAYLD).
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- un
- VAYLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unveiled 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.
- VAYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of unveiled
American and British speakers say unveiled in essentially the same way: /ənˈveɪld/ in the US and /ənˈveɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-VAYLD.
What does unveiled mean?
- revealed; especially by having a veil removed“a new generation of unveiled women in Iran”“applauding the unveiled statue of Winston Churchill”
Where does unveiled come from?
From Middle English unveiled, vnueylyd, equivalent to un- + veil + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with unveiled
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Questions about saying unveiled
How do you pronounce unveiled?
Say un-VAYLD. The American pronunciation is /ənˈveɪld/. In British English it is /ənˈveɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unveiled?
Unveiled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAYLD). Broken into parts: un · VAYLD.
Do Americans and Brits say unveiled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈveɪld/ and the British form is /ənˈveɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.