How to Pronounce "unless"
word
/ənˈɫɛs/
uhn-LES
/ʌnlˈɛs/
uhn-LES
Definition
Used to say that something will only happen if another thing does not happen; expresses an exception or a condition.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ənˈɫɛs/
British English
/ʌnlˈɛs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-LES
UK
uhn-LES
Listen in Context
You cannot go out unless you finish your homework.
The shop is closed on Sundays unless there is a special event.
I will not call you unless it is important.
We’ll be late unless we leave right now.