How to pronounce unlimited
Say it like un-LIM-uh-tid. Unlimited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIM).
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- un
- LIM
- uh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unlimited pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unlimited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-LIM-ih-tid.
What does unlimited mean?
- having no limits in range or scope“to start with a theory of unlimited freedom is to end up with unlimited despotism”“the limitless reaches of outer space”
- without reservation or exception
- that cannot be entirely consumed or used up“an inexhaustible supply of coal”
Where does unlimited come from?
From Middle English unlimitid, equivalent to un- + limited.
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Questions about saying unlimited
How do you pronounce unlimited?
Say un-LIM-uh-tid. The American pronunciation is /ənˈlɪmətɪd/. In British English it is /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unlimited?
Unlimited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIM). Broken into parts: un · LIM · uh · tid.
Is unlimited 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 /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/ (un-LIM-ih-tid).