How to pronounce unperturbed
Say it like uhn-per-TURBD. Unperturbed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TURBD).
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- uhn
- per
- TURBD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unperturbed 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TURBDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of unperturbed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-puh-TURBD.
What does unperturbed mean?
- Not perturbed.
Where does unperturbed come from?
From un- + perturbed.
Words that rhyme with unperturbed
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Questions about saying unperturbed
How do you pronounce unperturbed?
Say uhn-per-TURBD. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnpɚˈtɝbd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnpəˈtɜːbd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unperturbed?
Unperturbed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TURBD). Broken into parts: uhn · per · TURBD.
Is unperturbed 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 /ˌʌnpəˈtɜːbd/ (uhn-puh-TURBD).