How to pronounce uncorrected
Say it like uhn-kuh-REK-tid. Uncorrected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REK).
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- uhn
- kuh
- REK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncorrected 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REKSay 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 uncorrected
American and British speakers say uncorrected in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnkəˈrɛktɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌnkəˈrɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-kuh-REK-tid.
What does uncorrected mean?
- Not corrected.
Where does uncorrected come from?
From Middle English, equivalent to un- + corrected.
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Questions about saying uncorrected
How do you pronounce uncorrected?
Say uhn-kuh-REK-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnkəˈrɛktɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnkəˈrɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncorrected?
Uncorrected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REK). Broken into parts: uhn · kuh · REK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say uncorrected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnkəˈrɛktɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnkəˈrɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.