How to pronounce unconnected
Say it like uhn-kuh-NEK-tid. Unconnected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEK).
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- uhn
- kuh
- NEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unconnected pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEKSay 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 unconnected
American and British speakers say unconnected in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnkəˈnɛktɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌnkəˈnɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-kuh-NEK-tid.
What does unconnected mean?
- Not connected or joined.“The light wouldn't work because the cable was unconnected.”
- Confused or disconnected.“He talked in an unconnected series of short sentences.”
- Without connections of family, etc.
Where does unconnected come from?
From un- + connected.
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Words that rhyme with unconnected
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Questions about saying unconnected
How do you pronounce unconnected?
Say uhn-kuh-NEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnkəˈnɛktɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnkəˈnɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unconnected?
Unconnected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEK). Broken into parts: uhn · kuh · NEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say unconnected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnkəˈnɛktɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnkəˈnɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.