How to pronounce unappreciated
Say it like uhn-uh-PREE-shee-ay-tid. Unappreciated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PREE).
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- uhn
- uh
- PREE
- shee
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unappreciated 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.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive 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 unappreciated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-uh-PREE-shee-ay-tid.
What does unappreciated mean?
- Not deemed to have any value, valueless, worthless, not appreciated.
- Not having risen in value
Where does unappreciated come from?
From un- + appreciated.
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Questions about saying unappreciated
How do you pronounce unappreciated?
Say uhn-uh-PREE-shee-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈpriʃiˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈpriːʃiˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unappreciated?
Unappreciated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PREE). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · PREE · shee · ay · tid.
Is unappreciated 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 /ˌʌnəˈpriːʃiˌeɪtɪd/ (uhn-uh-PREE-shee-ay-tid).