How to pronounce uncritical
Say it like un-KRIT-ih-kul. Uncritical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIT).
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- un
- KRIT
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncritical 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.
- KRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uncritical
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-KRIT-ih-kul.
What does uncritical mean?
- Lacking critique or critical examination; undiscriminating.“an uncritical review”
- Having a disregard for critical standards or procedures.
- Slow to criticize.“uncritical to the point of tolerating incompetence, jeopardizing the business model”
Where does uncritical come from?
From un- + critical.
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Words that rhyme with uncritical
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Questions about saying uncritical
How do you pronounce uncritical?
Say un-KRIT-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈkrɪtɪkəl/. In British English it is /ənˈkrɪtɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncritical?
Uncritical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIT). Broken into parts: un · KRIT · ih · kul.
Is uncritical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ənˈkrɪtɪkəl/ (un-KRIT-ih-kul).