How to Pronounce Unskilled

To pronounce "unskilled", say UNSK-ill-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

UNSK-ill-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “unskilled”

"unskilled" has 3 syllables: unsk-ill-ed. It rhymes with thrilled and skilled, if that helps it stick.

What does unskilled mean?

adjective

  1. Of a person or workforce: not having a skill or technical training.
  2. Of a job: not requiring skill or training.

Words that rhyme with unskilled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrilledskilledbuildfulfilledgildfilledkilledinstilledchilledmilledgrilledunfilled

Related words

inexpertamateurishincompetentunprofessionalsemiskilledbadhumbleunskillful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unskilled"?▾

"Unskilled" has 3 syllables: unsk · ill · ed.

What does "unskilled" mean?▾

Unskilled: Of a person or workforce: not having a skill or technical training.

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