How to pronounce unchecked
Say it like un-CHEKT. Unchecked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEKT).
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- un
- CHEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unchecked 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.
- CHEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of unchecked
American and British speakers say unchecked in essentially the same way: /ənˈtʃɛkt/ in the US and /ənˈtʃɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-CHEKT.
What does unchecked mean?
- Unrestrained, not held back.“unchecked ambition”
- Not examined for accuracy, efficiency, etc.“unchecked writings”
- Of a check box: not checked (ticked or enabled).
- simple past and past participle of uncheck. How to pronounce uncheck
Where does unchecked come from?
From un- + checked.
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Words that rhyme with unchecked
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Questions about saying unchecked
How do you pronounce unchecked?
Say un-CHEKT. The American pronunciation is /ənˈtʃɛkt/. In British English it is /ənˈtʃɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unchecked?
Unchecked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEKT). Broken into parts: un · CHEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say unchecked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈtʃɛkt/ and the British form is /ənˈtʃɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.