How to Pronounce Unspoken

To pronounce "unspoken", say UNSP-ok-en — 3 syllables, IPA /ʌnˈspoʊkən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ʌnˈspoʊkən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “unspoken”

"unspoken" has 3 syllables: unsp-ok-en. It rhymes with broken and outspoken, if that helps it stick.

What does unspoken mean?

verb

To retract what one has spoken, to unsay.

adjective

(sometimes postpositive) Not spoken; not said.
(sometimes postpositive) Not formally articulated or stated; implicit or understood.
“The unspoken rule is to start a new pot of coffee when it is empty.”

Synonyms

recant take back unsay unacknowledged unsaid

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Words that rhyme with unspoken

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

broken outspoken softspoken spoken heartbroken oaken woken unbroken soken housebroken pocan michoacan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unspoken"?▾

"Unspoken" has 3 syllables: unsp · ok · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "unspoken"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unspoken" is /ʌnˈspoʊkən/.

What does "unspoken" mean?▾

Unspoken: To retract what one has spoken, to unsay.

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