How Do You Spell UN?

The word "un" is a prefix used in English language to negate the meaning of the root word. Its spelling is derived from the phonetic transcription of its pronunciation, ʌn, which represents the short vowel sound "uh" followed by the consonant "n". IPA transcription of this prefix shows that it can be pronounced differently depending on the word it is combined with. For example, in "unhappy", it has a weak stress on the first syllable and is pronounced as /ʌn/ while in "unfair", it has a strong stress on the first syllable and is pronounced as /ʌn/.

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2 words made out of letters UN

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