How to Pronounce "unprecedented"
word
/ənˈpɹɛsɪˌdɛntɪd/
uhn-PRESS-ih-den-tid
/ʌnpɹˈɛsɪdəntɪd/
un-PRESS-ih-den-tid
Definition
Never having happened or existed before; something completely new or unique in its situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ənˈpɹɛsɪˌdɛntɪd/
British English
/ʌnpɹˈɛsɪdəntɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-PRESS-ih-den-tid
UK
un-PRESS-ih-den-tid
Listen in Context
This is an unprecedented event in our school's history.
The company saw unprecedented growth this year.
The crisis led to unprecedented changes in society.
We've received an unprecedented number of applications this year—it's exciting but challenging.