How to pronounce undetected
Say it like uhn-dih-TEK-tid. Undetected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK).
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- uhn
- dih
- TEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undetected 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TEKSay 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 undetected
American and British speakers say undetected in essentially the same way: /ˌʌndɪˈtɛktɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌndɪˈtɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-dih-TEK-tid.
What does undetected mean?
- Not found; undiscovered.
Where does undetected come from?
From un- + detected.
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Questions about saying undetected
How do you pronounce undetected?
Say uhn-dih-TEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɪˈtɛktɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌndɪˈtɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undetected?
Undetected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK). Broken into parts: uhn · dih · TEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say undetected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌndɪˈtɛktɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌndɪˈtɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.