How to pronounce uninitiated
Say it like uhn-ih-NISH-ee-ay-tid. Uninitiated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH).
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- uhn
- ih
- NISH
- ee
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uninitiated 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive 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 uninitiated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-ih-NISH-ee-ay-tid.
What does uninitiated mean?
- Not having been initiated; not having the special knowledge of a particular group.“His jargon-filled talk was gibberish to uninitiated listeners, but it was clear and concise to practitioners.”
- People who have not been initiated and thus do not have the special knowledge of a particular group.“His jargon-filled talk was gibberish to the uninitiated, but it was clear and concise to practitioners.”
Where does uninitiated come from?
From un- + initiated.
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Questions about saying uninitiated
How do you pronounce uninitiated?
Say uhn-ih-NISH-ee-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ʌnɪˈnɪʃieɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uninitiated?
Uninitiated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH). Broken into parts: uhn · ih · NISH · ee · ay · tid.
Is uninitiated 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 /ʌnɪˈnɪʃieɪtɪd/ (un-ih-NISH-ee-ay-tid).