How to pronounce unchallenged
Say it like un-CHAL-injd. Unchallenged has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAL).
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- un
- CHAL
- injd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unchallenged 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.
- CHALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- injdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unchallenged
American and British speakers say unchallenged in essentially the same way: /ənˈtʃælɪndʒd/ in the US and /ənˈtʃælɪndʒd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-CHAL-injd.
What does unchallenged mean?
- Not having any challengers.
- Lacking experience due to lack of challenges; untested.
- Undisputed, not called into question.“Many of his crazy ideas remained unchallenged.”
Where does unchallenged come from?
From un- + challenged.
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Questions about saying unchallenged
How do you pronounce unchallenged?
Say un-CHAL-injd. The American pronunciation is /ənˈtʃælɪndʒd/. In British English it is /ənˈtʃælɪndʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unchallenged?
Unchallenged has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAL). Broken into parts: un · CHAL · injd.
Do Americans and Brits say unchallenged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈtʃælɪndʒd/ and the British form is /ənˈtʃælɪndʒd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.