How to Pronounce Unprecedented

To pronounce "unprecedented", say UNPR-ec-ed-ent-ed — 5 syllables, IPA /ʌnˈpɹɛsɪdɛntɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/ʌnˈpɹɛsɪdɛntɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “unprecedented”

"unprecedented" has 5 syllables: unpr-ec-ed-ent-ed. It rhymes with disoriented and demented, if that helps it stick.

What does unprecedented mean?

adjective

  1. Never before seen, done, or experienced; without precedent.

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Words that rhyme with unprecedented

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disorienteddementedlamentedaugmentedregimentedtormentedrepresentedimplementedorientedpresentedcontentedsegmented

Related words

unexamplednewunheard-ofirreplaceableincredibleunmatchedunparalleledincomparable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unprecedented"?▾

"Unprecedented" has 5 syllables: unpr · ec · ed · ent · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "unprecedented"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unprecedented" is /ʌnˈpɹɛsɪdɛntɪd/.

What does "unprecedented" mean?▾

Unprecedented: Never before seen, done, or experienced; without precedent.

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