How to pronounce uninterested
Say it like uh-NIN-truh-stid. Uninterested has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIN).
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- uh
- NIN
- truh
- stid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uninterested 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.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- stidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uninterested
American and British speakers say uninterested in essentially the same way: /əˈnɪntrəstɪd/ in the US and /əˈnɪntrəstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NIN-truh-stid.
What does uninterested mean?
- Not interested; indifferent, not concerned.“I was uninterested in the TV program, so I read a book instead.”
Where does uninterested come from?
From un- + interested.
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Questions about saying uninterested
How do you pronounce uninterested?
Say uh-NIN-truh-stid. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɪntrəstɪd/. In British English it is /əˈnɪntrəstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uninterested?
Uninterested has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIN). Broken into parts: uh · NIN · truh · stid.
Do Americans and Brits say uninterested the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnɪntrəstɪd/ and the British form is /əˈnɪntrəstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.