How to pronounce unpainted
Say it like un-PAYN-tid. Unpainted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAYN).
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- un
- PAYN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unpainted 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.
- PAYNSay this part loudest and longest. 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 unpainted
American and British speakers say unpainted in essentially the same way: /ənˈpeɪntɪd/ in the US and /ənˈpeɪntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-PAYN-tid.
What does unpainted mean?
- Not painted.
Where does unpainted come from?
From Middle English unpeinted, on-poyntid, equivalent to un- + painted.
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Words that rhyme with unpainted
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Questions about saying unpainted
How do you pronounce unpainted?
Say un-PAYN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ənˈpeɪntɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈpeɪntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unpainted?
Unpainted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAYN). Broken into parts: un · PAYN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say unpainted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈpeɪntɪd/ and the British form is /ənˈpeɪntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.