How to pronounce unfetter
Say it like un-FET-er. Unfetter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FET).
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- un
- FET
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfetter 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 "u" in cup.
- FETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of unfetter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-FET-uh.
What does unfetter mean?
- To release from fetters; to unchain; to let loose; to free.
Where does unfetter come from?
From un- + fetter.
Words that rhyme with unfetter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unfetter.
Questions about saying unfetter
How do you pronounce unfetter?
Say un-FET-er. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈfɛtɚ/. In British English it is /ʌnˈfɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfetter?
Unfetter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FET). Broken into parts: un · FET · er.
Is unfetter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ʌnˈfɛtə/ (un-FET-uh).