How to pronounce uninjured
Say it like uh-NIN-jerd. Uninjured has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIN).
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- uh
- NIN
- jerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uninjured pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of uninjured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-NIN-jud.
What does uninjured mean?
- That did not suffer injury.“Of the three, two were hurt and went to hospital, but the uninjured one made her way home.”
- One or many people or objects that have not suffered injury.“The driver was hurt and went to hospital whilst the uninjured passengers went home.”
Where does uninjured come from?
From un- + injured.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying uninjured
How do you pronounce uninjured?
Say uh-NIN-jerd. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɪndʒɚd/. In British English it is /əˈnɪndʒəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uninjured?
Uninjured has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIN). Broken into parts: uh · NIN · jerd.
Is uninjured 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 /əˈnɪndʒəd/ (uh-NIN-jud).