How to pronounce unabated
Say it like uhn-uh-BAY-tid. Unabated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAY).
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- uhn
- uh
- BAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unabated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unabated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-uh-BAY-tid.
What does unabated mean?
- Continuing at full strength or intensity.
Where does unabated come from?
From un- + abated.
Words that rhyme with unabated
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Questions about saying unabated
How do you pronounce unabated?
Say uhn-uh-BAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈbeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈbeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unabated?
Unabated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAY). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · BAY · tid.
Is unabated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌʌnəˈbeɪtɪd/ (uhn-uh-BAY-tid).