How to pronounce unchaste
Say it like un-CHAYST. Unchaste has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAYST).
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- un
- CHAYST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unchaste 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 "u" in cup.
- CHAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of unchaste
American and British speakers say unchaste in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/ in the US and /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-CHAYST.
What does unchaste mean?
- Not chaste; not continent
Where does unchaste come from?
From Middle English unchaste, unchaast, unchast, equivalent to un- + chaste.
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Words that rhyme with unchaste
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Questions about saying unchaste
How do you pronounce unchaste?
Say un-CHAYST. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/. In British English it is /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unchaste?
Unchaste has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAYST). Broken into parts: un · CHAYST.
Do Americans and Brits say unchaste the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/ and the British form is /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.