How to Pronounce "unawares"
word
uhn-uh-WAIRZ
un-uh-WAIRZ
Definition
If something happens unawares, it happens without you knowing or expecting it, often suddenly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌənəˈwɛɹz
British English
ˌʌnəwˈeəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-uh-WAIRZ
UK
un-uh-WAIRZ
Listen in Context
He was caught unawares by the question.
The storm arrived unawares during the night.
She entered the room unawares and surprised everyone.
Your comment took me completely unawares.