How to pronounce unattended
Say it like uh-nuh-TEN-did. Unattended has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN).
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- uh
- nuh
- TEN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unattended pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unattended
American and British speakers say unattended in essentially the same way: /ənəˈtɛndɪd/ in the US and /ənəˈtɛndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-nuh-TEN-did.
What does unattended mean?
- Not attended; without persons present.“The meeting went largely unattended, since it took place on Christmas Eve.”
- Not attended to; not receiving attention.“The fire was caused by an unattended electric blanket.”
Where does unattended come from?
From un- + attended.
Words that rhyme with unattended
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unattended.
Questions about saying unattended
How do you pronounce unattended?
Say uh-nuh-TEN-did. The American pronunciation is /ənəˈtɛndɪd/. In British English it is /ənəˈtɛndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unattended?
Unattended has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN). Broken into parts: uh · nuh · TEN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say unattended the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənəˈtɛndɪd/ and the British form is /ənəˈtɛndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.