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How to pronounce unwit

Say it like UHN-wit. Unwit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).

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US American/ˈʌnwɪt/UHN-wit
UK British/ˈʌnwɪt/UHN-wit
  • UHN
  • wit
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Unwit pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. witKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of unwit

American and British speakers say unwit in essentially the same way: /ˈʌnwɪt/ in the US and /ˈʌnwɪt/ in the UK.

British respelling: UHN-wit.

What does unwit mean?

verb
  1. To deprive of wit.

Where does unwit come from?

From un- + wit.

Questions about saying unwit

How do you pronounce unwit?

Say UHN-wit. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌnwɪt/. In British English it is /ˈʌnwɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in unwit?

Unwit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · wit.

Do Americans and Brits say unwit the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌnwɪt/ and the British form is /ˈʌnwɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).