How to pronounce unelected
Say it like uhn-ih-LEK-tid. Unelected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK).
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- uhn
- ih
- LEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unelected 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEKSay 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 unelected
American and British speakers say unelected in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnɪˈlɛktɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌnɪˈlɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-ih-LEK-tid.
What does unelected mean?
- Not elected.
- simple past and past participle of unelect
Where does unelected come from?
From un- + elected.
Words that rhyme with unelected
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unelected.
Questions about saying unelected
How do you pronounce unelected?
Say uhn-ih-LEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɪˈlɛktɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɪˈlɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unelected?
Unelected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK). Broken into parts: uhn · ih · LEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say unelected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnɪˈlɛktɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnɪˈlɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.