How to pronounce uncomplicated
Say it like un-KOM-pluh-kay-tid. Uncomplicated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOM).
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- un
- KOM
- pluh
- kay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncomplicated 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.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uncomplicated
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-KOM-pluh-kay-tid.
What does uncomplicated mean?
- Simple; not complicated; basic.
- simple past and past participle of uncomplicate How to pronounce uncomplicate
Where does uncomplicated come from?
From un- + complicated.
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Questions about saying uncomplicated
How do you pronounce uncomplicated?
Say un-KOM-pluh-kay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ənˈkɑmpləˌkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈkɒmpləˌkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncomplicated?
Uncomplicated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOM). Broken into parts: un · KOM · pluh · kay · tid.
Is uncomplicated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ənˈkɒmpləˌkeɪtɪd/ (un-KOM-pluh-kay-tid).