How to pronounce unpatriotic
Say it like un-pay-tree-OT-ik. Unpatriotic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OT).
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- un
- pay
- tree
- OT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unpatriotic 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.
- payGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unpatriotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-pay-tree-OT-ik.
What does unpatriotic mean?
- Not patriotic.
Where does unpatriotic come from?
From un- + patriotic.
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Words that rhyme with unpatriotic
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Questions about saying unpatriotic
How do you pronounce unpatriotic?
Say un-pay-tree-OT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ənˌpeɪtriˈɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ənˌpeɪtriˈɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unpatriotic?
Unpatriotic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OT). Broken into parts: un · pay · tree · OT · ik.
Is unpatriotic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ənˌpeɪtriˈɒtɪk/ (un-pay-tree-OT-ik).