How to pronounce uncertainties
Say it like un-SUR-tun-teez. Uncertainties has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- un
- SUR
- tun
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncertainties 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.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of uncertainties
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-SUR-tun-teez.
What does uncertainties mean?
- plural of uncertainty How to pronounce uncertainty
Questions about saying uncertainties
How do you pronounce uncertainties?
Say un-SUR-tun-teez. The American pronunciation is /ənˈsɝtəntiz/. In British English it is /ənˈsɜːtəntiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncertainties?
Uncertainties has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: un · SUR · tun · teez.
Is uncertainties pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ənˈsɜːtəntiz/ (un-SUR-tun-teez).