How to pronounce uncollected
Say it like un-kuh-LEK-tid. Uncollected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce uncollected. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- un
- kuh
- LEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncollected 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uncollected
American and British speakers say uncollected in essentially the same way: /ənkəˈlɛktɪd/ in the US and /ənkəˈlɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-kuh-LEK-tid.
What does uncollected mean?
- Not collected or gathered.“The barman glanced around in search of uncollected glasses.”
- Absent in mind; not having one's thoughts collected.
Where does uncollected come from?
From un- + collected.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with uncollected
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of uncollected.
Questions about saying uncollected
How do you pronounce uncollected?
Say un-kuh-LEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /ənkəˈlɛktɪd/. In British English it is /ənkəˈlɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncollected?
Uncollected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK). Broken into parts: un · kuh · LEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say uncollected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənkəˈlɛktɪd/ and the British form is /ənkəˈlɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.