American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'unless' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "unless" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "unless"

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Simple pronunciation
uhn-lehs
IPA transcription
/ənˈlɛs/
Word frequency
733rd

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What does "unless" mean?

  1. if not or except when

Examples of "unless" in a sentence

  • I won't go to the party unless you come along.
  • You can't leave unless you finish your work.
  • I'll be late unless I catch the next bus.

How common is "unless"?

Unless is the 733rd most common word in English.

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