How to Pronounce "unholy"
word
/ənˈhoʊɫi/
uhn-HOH-lee
/ʌnhˈəʊli/
un-HOH-lee
Definition
Describes something not holy, often seen as evil, immoral, or going against religious beliefs. Can also be used informally for things considered wrong, shocking, or extremely unpleasant.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ənˈhoʊɫi/
British English
/ʌnhˈəʊli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-HOH-lee
UK
un-HOH-lee
Listen in Context
The villagers believed the old house was unholy.
It is unholy to steal from others.
They performed unholy rituals in secret.
My room was an unholy mess after the party.