How to pronounce uncorroborated
Say it like uhn-kuh-ROB-uh-ray-tid. Uncorroborated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROB).
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- uhn
- kuh
- ROB
- uh
- ray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncorroborated 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.
- ROBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayKeep 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 uncorroborated
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-kuh-ROB-uh-ray-tid.
What does uncorroborated mean?
- Not corroborated.
Where does uncorroborated come from?
From un- + corroborated.
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Questions about saying uncorroborated
How do you pronounce uncorroborated?
Say uhn-kuh-ROB-uh-ray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnkəˈrɑbəreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnkəˈrɒbəreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncorroborated?
Uncorroborated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROB). Broken into parts: uhn · kuh · ROB · uh · ray · tid.
Is uncorroborated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌʌnkəˈrɒbəreɪtɪd/ (uhn-kuh-ROB-uh-ray-tid).