How to pronounce unworried
Say it like un-WUR-reed. Unworried has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WUR).
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- un
- WUR
- reed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unworried 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.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest.
- reedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unworried
American and British speakers say unworried in essentially the same way: /ənˈwɜrid/ in the US and /ənˈwɜrid/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-WUR-reed.
What does unworried mean?
- Free of worries.
Where does unworried come from?
From un- + worried.
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Words that rhyme with unworried
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Questions about saying unworried
How do you pronounce unworried?
Say un-WUR-reed. The American pronunciation is /ənˈwɜrid/. In British English it is /ənˈwɜrid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unworried?
Unworried has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WUR). Broken into parts: un · WUR · reed.
Do Americans and Brits say unworried the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈwɜrid/ and the British form is /ənˈwɜrid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.