How to Pronounce Unemployed

To pronounce "unemployed", say UN-empl-oy-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

UN-empl-oy-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “unemployed”

"unemployed" has 4 syllables: un-empl-oy-ed. It rhymes with void and avoid, if that helps it stick.

What does unemployed mean?

noun

  1. Unemployed people.

    “The unemployed are a growing portion of the population.”

adjective

  1. Having no job despite being able and willing to work.
  2. Having no use, not doing work

Synonyms

jobless

Words that rhyme with unemployed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

voidavoiddevoidannoyeddestroyedparanoidoverjoyedemployedmongoloidcelluloidovoidsigmoid

Related words

joblessidlefiredlaid-offdischargeddismissedpink-slippedunemployment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unemployed"?▾

"Unemployed" has 4 syllables: un · empl · oy · ed.

What does "unemployed" mean?▾

Unemployed: Unemployed people.

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