How to pronounce unanticipated
Say it like uhn-an-TIS-uh-pay-tid. Unanticipated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIS).
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US American/ˌʌnænˈtɪsəˌpeɪtɪd/uhn-an-TIS-uh-pay-tid
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- uhn
- an
- TIS
- uh
- pay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unanticipated 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.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- payGive 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.
What does unanticipated mean?
adjective
- Not anticipated.
Where does unanticipated come from?
From un- + anticipated.
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Words that rhyme with unanticipated
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Questions about saying unanticipated
How do you pronounce unanticipated?
Say uhn-an-TIS-uh-pay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnænˈtɪsəˌpeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unanticipated?
Unanticipated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIS). Broken into parts: uhn · an · TIS · uh · pay · tid.