How to pronounce uninfected
Say it like uhn-in-FEK-tid. Uninfected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEK).
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- uhn
- in
- FEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uninfected 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.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uninfected
American and British speakers say uninfected in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnɪnˈfɛktɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌnɪnˈfɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-in-FEK-tid.
What does uninfected mean?
- Not infected.
Where does uninfected come from?
From un- + infected.
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Words that rhyme with uninfected
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Questions about saying uninfected
How do you pronounce uninfected?
Say uhn-in-FEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɪnˈfɛktɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɪnˈfɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uninfected?
Uninfected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEK). Broken into parts: uhn · in · FEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say uninfected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnɪnˈfɛktɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnɪnˈfɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.