How to pronounce unwelcomed
Say it like un-WEL-kumd. Unwelcomed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WEL).
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- un
- WEL
- kumd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unwelcomed 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.
- WELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kumdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unwelcomed
American and British speakers say unwelcomed in essentially the same way: /ənˈwɛlkəmd/ in the US and /ənˈwɛlkəmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-WEL-kumd.
What does unwelcomed mean?
- Not having been welcomed.
Where does unwelcomed come from?
From un- + welcomed.
Questions about saying unwelcomed
How do you pronounce unwelcomed?
Say un-WEL-kumd. The American pronunciation is /ənˈwɛlkəmd/. In British English it is /ənˈwɛlkəmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unwelcomed?
Unwelcomed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WEL). Broken into parts: un · WEL · kumd.
Do Americans and Brits say unwelcomed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈwɛlkəmd/ and the British form is /ənˈwɛlkəmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.