How to Pronounce Unforeseen

To pronounce "unforeseen", say UNF-or-es-een — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

UNF-or-es-een

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💡 Tip for remembering “unforeseen”

"unforeseen" has 4 syllables: unf-or-es-een. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

What does unforeseen mean?

noun

  1. An event, incident, cost, etc. that was not foreseen.

adjective

  1. Not foreseen.
  2. Not expected.

Words that rhyme with unforeseen

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

unanticipatedunlooked-forunexpectedsuddenunannouncedunintendedunimaginedunseen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unforeseen"?▾

"Unforeseen" has 4 syllables: unf · or · es · een.

What does "unforeseen" mean?▾

Unforeseen: An event, incident, cost, etc. that was not foreseen.

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