How to pronounce unwanted
Say it like un-WAWN-tid. Unwanted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAWN).
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- un
- WAWN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unwanted 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.
- WAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unwanted
American and British speakers say unwanted in essentially the same way: /ənˈwɔntɪd/ in the US and /ʌnˈwɒntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-WON-tid.
What does unwanted mean?
- not wanted; not needed“tried to give away unwanted kittens”
- not wanted“undesirable impurities in steel”“legislation excluding undesirable aliens”
Where does unwanted come from?
From un- + wanted.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with unwanted
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Questions about saying unwanted
How do you pronounce unwanted?
Say un-WAWN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ənˈwɔntɪd/. In British English it is /ʌnˈwɒntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unwanted?
Unwanted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAWN). Broken into parts: un · WAWN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say unwanted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈwɔntɪd/ and the British form is /ʌnˈwɒntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.