How to pronounce unwary
Say it like un-WER-ee. Unwary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WER).
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US American/ənˈwɛri/un-WER-ee
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- un
- WER
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unwary 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.
- WERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does unwary mean?
adjective
- Lacking caution as a result of naïveté or inexperience.
- Unprepared; not watchful.
Where does unwary come from?
From un- + wary. Compare Old English unwær (“unaware, unwary”) and unwærlīċ (“unwary, heedless”).
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Words that rhyme with unwary
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Questions about saying unwary
How do you pronounce unwary?
Say un-WER-ee. The American pronunciation is /ənˈwɛri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unwary?
Unwary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WER). Broken into parts: un · WER · ee.