How to pronounce uninformative
Say it like uhn-in-FOR-muh-tiv. Uninformative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR).
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- uhn
- in
- FOR
- muh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uninformative 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.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uninformative
- 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-FAW-muh-tiv.
What does uninformative mean?
- lacking useful or interesting information“That magazine article was uninformative.”
Where does uninformative come from?
From un- + informative.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying uninformative
How do you pronounce uninformative?
Say uhn-in-FOR-muh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɪnˈfoʊrmətɪv/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːmətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uninformative?
Uninformative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR). Broken into parts: uhn · in · FOR · muh · tiv.
Is uninformative 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 /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːmətɪv/ (uhn-in-FAW-muh-tiv).