unpronounced

adjective
UK: /ˌʌnprəˈnaʊnst/
US: /ˌʌnprəˈnaʊnst/

  1. Not spoken or sounded out.

    1. The 'h' in 'honest' is unpronounced.
    2. In some words, the final 'e' remains unpronounced, affecting the vowel sound.

  2. A sound or letter that is not articulated when saying a word.

    1. The letter 'b' is unpronounced in the word 'debt'.
    2. An unpronounced vowel at the end of the word created confusion for the listener.

Synonyms

silent mute unsounded

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unpronounced" in English means: Not spoken or sounded out., A sound or letter that is not articulated when saying a word..

The phonetic transcription of "unpronounced" is /ˌʌnprəˈnaʊnst/ in British English and /ˌʌnprəˈnaʊnst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unpronounced": silent, mute, unsounded.

Example usage of "unpronounced": "The 'h' in 'honest' is unpronounced.". More examples on the page.