How to Pronounce Unkind

To pronounce "unkind", say UNK-ind — 2 syllables, IPA /ʌnˈkaɪnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ʌnˈkaɪnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “unkind”

"unkind" has 2 syllables: unk-ind. It rhymes with refined and kind, if that helps it stick.

What does unkind mean?

adjective

  1. Lacking kindness, sympathy, benevolence, gratitude, or similar; cruel, harsh or unjust; ungrateful.
  2. Not kind; contrary to nature or type; unnatural.

Words that rhyme with unkind

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

refinedkindconfinedopinedinclinedmindunrefinedintertwinedgrindstreamlinedmalignedentwined

Related words

inhumaneunkindlypitilesscruelunsympatheticheartlessharshbrutal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unkind"?▾

"Unkind" has 2 syllables: unk · ind.

What is the IPA transcription of "unkind"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unkind" is /ʌnˈkaɪnd/.

What does "unkind" mean?▾

Unkind: Lacking kindness, sympathy, benevolence, gratitude, or similar; cruel, harsh or unjust; ungrateful.

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