How to Pronounce Unencumbered

To pronounce "unencumbered", say UN-enc-umb-er-ed — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌʌnɪnˈkʌmbəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

unencumbered

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌʌnɪnˈkʌmbəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “unencumbered”

"unencumbered" has 5 syllables: un-enc-umb-er-ed. It rhymes with encumbered and lumbered, if that helps it stick.

What does unencumbered mean?

adjective

  1. Not burdened with worries, cares or responsibilities.
  2. Free of encumbrance.

Words that rhyme with unencumbered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

encumberedlumberedcumberedslumberednumberedhumbirdtimberedlimberedoutnumberedlumbard

Related words

unburdenedunmortgagedclearunimpededfreeunhindereduntappeduncommitted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unencumbered"?▾

"Unencumbered" has 5 syllables: un · enc · umb · er · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "unencumbered"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unencumbered" is /ˌʌnɪnˈkʌmbəd/.

What does "unencumbered" mean?▾

Unencumbered: Not burdened with worries, cares or responsibilities.

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