How to pronounce uninformed
Say it like un-in-FORMD. Uninformed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FORMD).
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- un
- in
- FORMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uninformed 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 "u" in cup.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FORMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of uninformed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-in-FAWMD.
What does uninformed mean?
- Not informed; ignorant.
Where does uninformed come from?
From un- + informed.
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Words that rhyme with uninformed
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Questions about saying uninformed
How do you pronounce uninformed?
Say un-in-FORMD. The American pronunciation is /ʌnɪnˈfɔrmd/. In British English it is /ʌnɪnˈfɔːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uninformed?
Uninformed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FORMD). Broken into parts: un · in · FORMD.
Is uninformed 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 /ʌnɪnˈfɔːmd/ (un-in-FAWMD).