How to pronounce unattached
Say it like uhn-uh-TACHT. Unattached has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TACHT).
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- uhn
- uh
- TACHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unattached 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.
- TACHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of unattached
American and British speakers say unattached in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈtætʃt/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈtætʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-TACHT.
What does unattached mean?
- Not attached or joined; disconnected.“Take the unattached end of the rope in one hand.”
- Not married and not involved in a romantic relationship.
- Not connected with or belonging to a group or organization.
- simple past and past participle of unattach How to pronounce unattach
Where does unattached come from?
From un- + attached.
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Words that rhyme with unattached
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Questions about saying unattached
How do you pronounce unattached?
Say uhn-uh-TACHT. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈtætʃt/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈtætʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unattached?
Unattached has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TACHT). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · TACHT.
Do Americans and Brits say unattached the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈtætʃt/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈtætʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.