How to pronounce uneducated
Say it like uh-NEJ-uu-kay-tid. Uneducated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEJ).
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- uh
- NEJ
- uu
- kay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uneducated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- kayGive this part a little weight. 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 uneducated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-NED-yuu-kay-tid.
What does uneducated mean?
- Not educated.
- Someone who lacks education.
Where does uneducated come from?
From un- + educated.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying uneducated
How do you pronounce uneducated?
Say uh-NEJ-uu-kay-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɛdʒʊˌkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ʌˈnɛdjʊkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uneducated?
Uneducated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEJ). Broken into parts: uh · NEJ · uu · kay · tid.
Is uneducated 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 /ʌˈnɛdjʊkeɪtɪd/ (uh-NED-yuu-kay-tid).