How to pronounce unwholesome
Say it like uhn-HOHL-sum. Unwholesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOHL).
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- uhn
- HOHL
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unwholesome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unwholesome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uhn-HOHL-sum.
What does unwholesome mean?
- Not wholesome; unfavorable to health; unhealthful.“unwholesome air, or food”
- Not sound; tainted; defective.
- Indicating unsound health; characteristic of or suggesting an unsound condition, physical or mental; repulsive; offensive.
Where does unwholesome come from?
From Middle English unholsom; equivalent to un- + wholesome.
Questions about saying unwholesome
How do you pronounce unwholesome?
Say uhn-HOHL-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˌənˈhoʊlsəm/. In British English it is /ˌənˈhəʊlsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unwholesome?
Unwholesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOHL). Broken into parts: uhn · HOHL · sum.
Is unwholesome pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌənˈhəʊlsəm/ (uhn-HOHL-sum).