How to pronounce uncooperative
Say it like un-koh-AH-puh-ruh-tiv. Uncooperative has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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US American/ənkoʊˈɑpərətɪv/un-koh-AH-puh-ruh-tiv
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- un
- koh
- AH
- puh
- ruh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncooperative 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.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does uncooperative mean?
adjective
- Not cooperative.
Where does uncooperative come from?
From un- + cooperative.
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Words that rhyme with uncooperative
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Questions about saying uncooperative
How do you pronounce uncooperative?
Say un-koh-AH-puh-ruh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ənkoʊˈɑpərətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncooperative?
Uncooperative has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: un · koh · AH · puh · ruh · tiv.