How to Pronounce Unread

To pronounce "unread", say UNR-ead — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʌn.ɹɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈʌn.ɹɛd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “unread”

"unread" has 2 syllables: unr-ead. It rhymes with dread and lead, if that helps it stick.

What does unread mean?

verb

  1. To undo the process of reading.

    “That book was terrible! I wish I could unread it.”

  2. To flag (a previously read e-mail or similar message) as not having been read.

adjective

  1. Not having been read.

    “The book I got for my 18th birthday remained unread until my retirement.”

  2. Not having read; uneducated.

Words that rhyme with unread

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembedgodheadthreadshedread

Related words

uninformedunusedunutilizedunspentunencumbereduntouchedunreadiedunviewed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unread"?▾

"Unread" has 2 syllables: unr · ead.

What is the IPA transcription of "unread"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unread" is /ˈʌn.ɹɛd/.

What does "unread" mean?▾

Unread: To undo the process of reading.

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