How to pronounce uninvolved
Say it like uh-nin-VAWLVD. Uninvolved has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAWLVD).
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- uh
- nin
- VAWLVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uninvolved 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.
- ninKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VAWLVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of uninvolved
American and British speakers say uninvolved in essentially the same way: /ənɪnˈvɔlvd/ in the US and /ənɪnˈvɔːlvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-nin-VAWLVD.
What does uninvolved mean?
- Not involved.
- Emotionally distant.
- Of potential mates, available because not in a committed relationship.
Where does uninvolved come from?
From un- + involved.
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Questions about saying uninvolved
How do you pronounce uninvolved?
Say uh-nin-VAWLVD. The American pronunciation is /ənɪnˈvɔlvd/. In British English it is /ənɪnˈvɔːlvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uninvolved?
Uninvolved has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAWLVD). Broken into parts: uh · nin · VAWLVD.
Do Americans and Brits say uninvolved the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənɪnˈvɔlvd/ and the British form is /ənɪnˈvɔːlvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.