How to pronounce unauthentic
Say it like uhn-aw-THEN-tik. Unauthentic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEN).
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- uhn
- aw
- THEN
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unauthentic 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.
- awKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- THENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unauthentic
American and British speakers say unauthentic in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnɔˈθɛntɪk/ in the US and /ˌʌnɔːˈθɛntɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-aw-THEN-tik.
What does unauthentic mean?
- Not authentic; inauthentic.
Where does unauthentic come from?
From un- + authentic.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with unauthentic
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Questions about saying unauthentic
How do you pronounce unauthentic?
Say uhn-aw-THEN-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɔˈθɛntɪk/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɔːˈθɛntɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unauthentic?
Unauthentic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEN). Broken into parts: uhn · aw · THEN · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say unauthentic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnɔˈθɛntɪk/ and the British form is /ˌʌnɔːˈθɛntɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.