How to pronounce undiminished
Say it like uhn-duh-MIN-isht. Undiminished has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIN).
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- uhn
- duh
- MIN
- isht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undiminished 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of undiminished
American and British speakers say undiminished in essentially the same way: /ˌʌndəˈmɪnɪʃt/ in the US and /ˌʌndəˈmɪnɪʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-duh-MIN-isht.
What does undiminished mean?
- Not diminished.
Where does undiminished come from?
From un- + diminished.
Words that rhyme with undiminished
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Questions about saying undiminished
How do you pronounce undiminished?
Say uhn-duh-MIN-isht. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndəˈmɪnɪʃt/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈmɪnɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undiminished?
Undiminished has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIN). Broken into parts: uhn · duh · MIN · isht.
Do Americans and Brits say undiminished the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌndəˈmɪnɪʃt/ and the British form is /ˌʌndəˈmɪnɪʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.