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
874th
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What does "unless" mean?
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 874th most common word in English.
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