How to pronounce uncoordinated
Say it like un-koh-OR-duh-nay-tid. Uncoordinated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OR).
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- un
- koh
- OR
- duh
- nay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncoordinated 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.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayKeep this part quick and light. 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 uncoordinated
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-koh-AW-duh-nay-tid.
What does uncoordinated mean?
- Having components that act independently of each other.
- Not coordinated or properly planned.
- Lacking coordination.
Where does uncoordinated come from?
From un- + coordinated.
Questions about saying uncoordinated
How do you pronounce uncoordinated?
Say un-koh-OR-duh-nay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ənkoʊˈɔrdəneɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ənkəʊˈɔːdəneɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncoordinated?
Uncoordinated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OR). Broken into parts: un · koh · OR · duh · nay · tid.
Is uncoordinated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ənkəʊˈɔːdəneɪtɪd/ (un-koh-AW-duh-nay-tid).