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
I will not call you unless it is important.
We’ll be late unless we leave right now.
You cannot go out unless you finish your homework.
The shop is closed on Sundays unless there is a special event.