How to pronounce uncontested
Say it like uhn-kun-TES-tid. Uncontested has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TES).
- uhn
- kun
- TES
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncontested 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.
- TESSay 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 uncontested
American and British speakers say uncontested in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnkənˈtɛstɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌnkənˈtɛstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-kun-TES-tid.
What does uncontested mean?
- Not contested or disputed; not made the object of competition.
Where does uncontested come from?
From un- + contested.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with uncontested
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Questions about saying uncontested
How do you pronounce uncontested?
Say uhn-kun-TES-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnkənˈtɛstɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnkənˈtɛstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncontested?
Uncontested has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TES). Broken into parts: uhn · kun · TES · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say uncontested the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnkənˈtɛstɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnkənˈtɛstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.