How to pronounce unaffected
Say it like uhn-uh-FEK-tid. Unaffected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEK).
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- uhn
- uh
- FEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unaffected 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.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unaffected
American and British speakers say unaffected in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-FEK-tid.
What does unaffected mean?
- Not affected or changed.“Since I work from home, I was unaffected by the office move.”
- Lacking pretense or affectation; natural.
- Someone not affected, as by a disease.
- simple past and past participle of unaffect
Where does unaffected come from?
From un- + affected.
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Words that rhyme with unaffected
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Questions about saying unaffected
How do you pronounce unaffected?
Say uhn-uh-FEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unaffected?
Unaffected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEK). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · FEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say unaffected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.