How to Pronounce "unforeseen"
word
ˌənfɔɹˈsin
uhn-for-SEEN
ʌnfɔːsˈiːn
un-faw-SEEN
Definition
Describes something that happens suddenly without warning or that was not expected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌənfɔɹˈsin
British English
ʌnfɔːsˈiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-for-SEEN
UK
un-faw-SEEN
Listen in Context
The flight was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
We had to cancel the picnic after some unforeseen rain.
The company faced unforeseen problems during the project.
We had everything planned, but unforeseen issues popped up last minute.