How to pronounce uncontained
Say it like uhn-kun-TAYND. Uncontained has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYND).
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- uhn
- kun
- TAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncontained 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of uncontained
American and British speakers say uncontained in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnkənˈteɪnd/ in the US and /ˌʌnkənˈteɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-kun-TAYND.
What does uncontained mean?
- Not contained; unconstrained
Where does uncontained come from?
From un- + contained.
Words that rhyme with uncontained
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Questions about saying uncontained
How do you pronounce uncontained?
Say uhn-kun-TAYND. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnkənˈteɪnd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnkənˈteɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncontained?
Uncontained has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYND). Broken into parts: uhn · kun · TAYND.
Do Americans and Brits say uncontained the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnkənˈteɪnd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnkənˈteɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.