How to pronounce unmetamorphized
Say it like uhn-met-uh-MOR-fuh-ryzd. Unmetamorphized has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOR).
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- uhn
- met
- uh
- MOR
- fuh
- ryzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unmetamorphized 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.
- metKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of unmetamorphized
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-met-uh-MAW-fuh-ryzd.
What does unmetamorphized mean?
- Not metamorphosed; referring to rocks or sediments that have not undergone metamorphism, retaining their original mineral assemblage and texture. Often used in geological descriptions contrasting unmetamorphized material with metamorphic equivalents.
Where does unmetamorphized come from?
From un- + metamorphized.
Questions about saying unmetamorphized
How do you pronounce unmetamorphized?
Say uhn-met-uh-MOR-fuh-ryzd. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnmɛtəˈmɔrfəˌraɪzd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnmɛtəˈmɔːfəˌraɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unmetamorphized?
Unmetamorphized has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOR). Broken into parts: uhn · met · uh · MOR · fuh · ryzd.
Is unmetamorphized 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 /ˌʌnmɛtəˈmɔːfəˌraɪzd/ (uhn-met-uh-MAW-fuh-ryzd).