How to pronounce unaltered
Say it like uh-NAWL-terd. Unaltered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAWL).
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- uh
- NAWL
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unaltered 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.
- NAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of unaltered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-NAWL-tud.
What does unaltered mean?
- Remaining in its initial state; not changed.
Where does unaltered come from?
From un- + altered.
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Questions about saying unaltered
How do you pronounce unaltered?
Say uh-NAWL-terd. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɔltɚd/. In British English it is /əˈnɔːltəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unaltered?
Unaltered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAWL). Broken into parts: uh · NAWL · terd.
Is unaltered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈnɔːltəd/ (uh-NAWL-tud).