How to pronounce unbeaten
Say it like un-BEE-tun. Unbeaten has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE).
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- un
- BEE
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbeaten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unbeaten
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-BEE-tun.
What does unbeaten mean?
- not having been thrashed or beaten
- not defeated“Arsenal went 25 games unbeaten.”
- untrodden“We walked across unbeaten grassland.”
- A team or competitor that has not been defeated.
Where does unbeaten come from?
From Middle English on bete, unbeten, unibeten; equivalent to un- + beaten; compare Old English ungebeitne (“unhewn”).
Words that rhyme with unbeaten
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unbeaten.
Questions about saying unbeaten
How do you pronounce unbeaten?
Say un-BEE-tun. The American pronunciation is /ənˈbitən/. In British English it is /ənˈbiːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbeaten?
Unbeaten has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE). Broken into parts: un · BEE · tun.
Is unbeaten pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ənˈbiːtən/ (un-BEE-tun).