How to pronounce unidentified
Say it like uhn-eye-DEN-tuh-fyde. Unidentified has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN).
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- uhn
- eye
- DEN
- tuh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unidentified 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.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of unidentified
American and British speakers say unidentified in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnaɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌnaɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-eye-DEN-tuh-fyde.
What does unidentified mean?
- not yet identified“an unidentified species”“an unidentified witness”
- being or having an unknown or unnamed source“a poem by an unknown author”“corporations responsible to nameless owners”
Where does unidentified come from?
From un- + identified.
Questions about saying unidentified
How do you pronounce unidentified?
Say uhn-eye-DEN-tuh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnaɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnaɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unidentified?
Unidentified has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN). Broken into parts: uhn · eye · DEN · tuh · fyde.
Do Americans and Brits say unidentified the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnaɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnaɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.