How to pronounce unascertained
Say it like uhn-as-er-TAYND. Unascertained has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAYND).
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- uhn
- as
- er
- TAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unascertained 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.
- asKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of unascertained
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-as-uh-TAYND.
What does unascertained mean?
- Not ascertained; uncertain; undetermined; unknown.
Where does unascertained come from?
From un- + ascertained.
Words that rhyme with unascertained
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Questions about saying unascertained
How do you pronounce unascertained?
Say uhn-as-er-TAYND. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnæsɚˈteɪnd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnæsəˈteɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unascertained?
Unascertained has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAYND). Broken into parts: uhn · as · er · TAYND.
Is unascertained 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 /ˌʌnæsəˈteɪnd/ (uhn-as-uh-TAYND).