How to pronounce uninhabited
Say it like uhn-in-HAB-uh-tid. Uninhabited has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAB).
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- uhn
- in
- HAB
- uh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uninhabited 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.
- HABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uninhabited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-in-HAB-uh-tid.
What does uninhabited mean?
- Not inhabited; having no inhabitants.
- Not having a term.
Where does uninhabited come from?
From un- + inhabited.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying uninhabited
How do you pronounce uninhabited?
Say uhn-in-HAB-uh-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uninhabited?
Uninhabited has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAB). Broken into parts: uhn · in · HAB · uh · tid.
Is uninhabited pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətɪd/ (uhn-in-HAB-uh-tid).