How to Pronounce Unvarnished

To pronounce "unvarnished", say UNV-arn-ish-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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UNV-arn-ish-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “unvarnished”

"unvarnished" has 4 syllables: unv-arn-ish-ed. It rhymes with tarnished and varnished, if that helps it stick.

What does unvarnished mean?

adjective

  1. Not having been coated with varnish (or a similar surface treatment).
  2. (by extension) Natural, unmodified, unembellished, not exaggerated, as in unvarnished truth.

Words that rhyme with unvarnished

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tarnishedvarnishedgarnished

Related words

unstainedunpainteddirectplainpurenakedbarestark

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unvarnished"?▾

"Unvarnished" has 4 syllables: unv · arn · ish · ed.

What does "unvarnished" mean?▾

Unvarnished: Not having been coated with varnish (or a similar surface treatment).

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