How to pronounce unfettered
Say it like UHN-fet-erd. Unfettered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- fet
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfettered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of unfettered
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- 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-ud.
What does unfettered mean?
- simple past and past participle of unfetter How to pronounce unfetter
- Not bound by chains or shackles.
- Not restricted.
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Questions about saying unfettered
How do you pronounce unfettered?
Say UHN-fet-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌnˌfɛtɚd/. In British English it is /ʌnˈfɛtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfettered?
Unfettered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · fet · erd.
Is unfettered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ʌnˈfɛtəd/ (un-FET-ud).