How to pronounce unmitigated
Say it like un-MIT-uh-gay-tid. Unmitigated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT).
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- un
- MIT
- uh
- gay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unmitigated 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.
- MITSay 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.
- gayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unmitigated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-MIT-uh-gay-tid.
What does unmitigated mean?
- Not mitigated.
- Total, complete, utter.“Their handling of the recent diplomatic crisis was an unmitigated disaster.”
Where does unmitigated come from?
From un- + mitigated.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unmitigated
How do you pronounce unmitigated?
Say un-MIT-uh-gay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ənˈmɪtəˌɡeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈmɪtəˌɡeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unmitigated?
Unmitigated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT). Broken into parts: un · MIT · uh · gay · tid.
Is unmitigated 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 /ənˈmɪtəˌɡeɪtɪd/ (un-MIT-uh-gay-tid).