How to Pronounce Unwanted

To pronounce "unwanted", say UNW-ant-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ʌnˈwɒntɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ʌnˈwɒntɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “unwanted”

"unwanted" has 3 syllables: unw-ant-ed. It rhymes with daunted and undaunted, if that helps it stick.

What does unwanted mean?

noun

  1. One who or that which is not wanted; an undesirable.

adjective

  1. Not wanted; unwelcome.

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Words that rhyme with unwanted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dauntedundauntedvauntedhauntedwantedtauntedflauntedjaunted

Related words

unwished-forundesireduncalled-forunwelcomeunwisheduninvitedundesirableunsought

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unwanted"?▾

"Unwanted" has 3 syllables: unw · ant · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "unwanted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unwanted" is /ʌnˈwɒntɪd/.

What does "unwanted" mean?▾

Unwanted: One who or that which is not wanted; an undesirable.

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