How to pronounce unaided
Say it like uh-NAY-did. Unaided has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- uh
- NAY
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unaided pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unaided
American and British speakers say unaided in essentially the same way: /əˈneɪdɪd/ in the US and /əˈneɪdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NAY-did.
What does unaided mean?
- Without the help, aid or assistance of someone or something.“Fleas are difficult to see with the unaided eye.”
Where does unaided come from?
From un- + aided.
Words that rhyme with unaided
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unaided.
Questions about saying unaided
How do you pronounce unaided?
Say uh-NAY-did. The American pronunciation is /əˈneɪdɪd/. In British English it is /əˈneɪdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unaided?
Unaided has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: uh · NAY · did.
Do Americans and Brits say unaided the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈneɪdɪd/ and the British form is /əˈneɪdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.