How to pronounce unintended
Say it like uhn-in-TEN-did. Unintended has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN).
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- uhn
- in
- TEN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unintended 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.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unintended
American and British speakers say unintended in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛndɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-in-TEN-did.
What does unintended mean?
- Not intended; unplanned
Where does unintended come from?
From un- + intended.
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Questions about saying unintended
How do you pronounce unintended?
Say uhn-in-TEN-did. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛndɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unintended?
Unintended has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN). Broken into parts: uhn · in · TEN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say unintended the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛndɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.