How to pronounce unadulterated
Say it like uhn-uh-DUHL-tuh-ray-tid. Unadulterated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHL).
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- uhn
- uh
- DUHL
- tuh
- ray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unadulterated 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.
- DUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive this part a little weight. 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 unadulterated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-uh-DUHL-tuh-ray-tid.
What does unadulterated mean?
- Pure; not mixed or adulterated with anything.
- Utter or out-and-out, especially in the phrase unadulterated truth.
Where does unadulterated come from?
From un- + adulterated.
Questions about saying unadulterated
How do you pronounce unadulterated?
Say uhn-uh-DUHL-tuh-ray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈdʌltəˌreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈdʌltəˌreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unadulterated?
Unadulterated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHL). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · DUHL · tuh · ray · tid.
Is unadulterated 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 /ˌʌnəˈdʌltəˌreɪtɪd/ (uhn-uh-DUHL-tuh-ray-tid).