unless meaning

Definition of unless

1. except if
   • we'll walk unless it rains

unless in a sentence

• I will come on Monday unless you write to the contrary.
• You can't accuse him of stealing unless you have proof.
• There will be chaos unless we all adhere to the rules.
• Unless whales are protected, they will become extinct.
• You do not have to go to the dance unless you want to.

How to pronounce unless

unless is pronounced /ʌnˈlɛs/ in British English and /ənˈlɛs/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.