How to pronounce unassisted
Say it like uhn-uh-SIS-tid. Unassisted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIS).
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- uhn
- uh
- SIS
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unassisted 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.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unassisted
American and British speakers say unassisted in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈsɪstɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈsɪstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-SIS-tid.
What does unassisted mean?
- Not assisted; without assistance
- Without assistance.
Where does unassisted come from?
From un- + assisted.
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Words that rhyme with unassisted
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Questions about saying unassisted
How do you pronounce unassisted?
Say uhn-uh-SIS-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈsɪstɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈsɪstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unassisted?
Unassisted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIS). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · SIS · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say unassisted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈsɪstɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈsɪstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.