How to pronounce unfiltered
Say it like un-FIL-terd. Unfiltered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL).
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- un
- FIL
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfiltered 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of unfiltered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-FIL-tud.
What does unfiltered mean?
- Without a filter (e.g., a cigarette).
- Having not been filtered (e.g., coffee grounds).
- Unrestrained, unrestricted, frank.
Where does unfiltered come from?
From un- + filtered.
Questions about saying unfiltered
How do you pronounce unfiltered?
Say un-FIL-terd. The American pronunciation is /ənˈfɪltɚd/. In British English it is /ənˈfɪltəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfiltered?
Unfiltered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL). Broken into parts: un · FIL · terd.
Is unfiltered 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 /ənˈfɪltəd/ (un-FIL-tud).