How to pronounce unwonted
Say it like un-WON-tid. Unwonted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WON).
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- un
- WON
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unwonted 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 "u" in cup.
- WONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unwonted
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: un-WON-tid.
What does unwonted mean?
- Not customary or habitual; unusual; infrequent; strange.
Where does unwonted come from?
From un- + wonted. Redundant in form, as wont is by itself historically the participle adjective.
Questions about saying unwonted
How do you pronounce unwonted?
Say un-WON-tid. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈwɑntɪd/. In British English it is /ʌnˈwɒntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unwonted?
Unwonted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WON). Broken into parts: un · WON · tid.
Is unwonted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ʌnˈwɒntɪd/ (un-WON-tid).