How to pronounce uncontaminated
Say it like uhn-kun-TAM-uh-nay-tid. Uncontaminated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAM).
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- uhn
- kun
- TAM
- uh
- nay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncontaminated 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.
- TAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive 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 uncontaminated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-kun-TAM-uh-nay-tid.
What does uncontaminated mean?
- Not contaminated; unpolluted.
- simple past and past participle of uncontaminate
Where does uncontaminated come from?
From un- + contaminated.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying uncontaminated
How do you pronounce uncontaminated?
Say uhn-kun-TAM-uh-nay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnkənˈtæməˌneɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnkənˈtæməˌneɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncontaminated?
Uncontaminated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAM). Broken into parts: uhn · kun · TAM · uh · nay · tid.
Is uncontaminated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌʌnkənˈtæməˌneɪtɪd/ (uhn-kun-TAM-uh-nay-tid).