How to pronounce unincorporated
Say it like uhn-in-KOR-puh-ray-tid. Unincorporated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOR).
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- uhn
- in
- KOR
- puh
- ray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unincorporated 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.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unincorporated
- 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: uhn-in-KAW-puh-ray-tid.
What does unincorporated mean?
- Not organized as a corporation.
- Not contained in a municipality.
- simple past and past participle of unincorporate
Where does unincorporated come from?
From un- + incorporated.
Questions about saying unincorporated
How do you pronounce unincorporated?
Say uhn-in-KOR-puh-ray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɪnˈkɔrpəˌreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɪnˈkɔːpəˌreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unincorporated?
Unincorporated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOR). Broken into parts: uhn · in · KOR · puh · ray · tid.
Is unincorporated 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 /ˌʌnɪnˈkɔːpəˌreɪtɪd/ (uhn-in-KAW-puh-ray-tid).