How to pronounce unprecedented
Say it like un-PRES-ih-den-tid. Unprecedented has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- un
- PRES
- ih
- den
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unprecedented 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.
- PRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- denGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unprecedented
American and British speakers say unprecedented in essentially the same way: /ənˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd/ in the US and /ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-PRES-ih-den-tid.
What does unprecedented mean?
- having no precedent; novel“an unprecedented expansion in population and industry”
Where does unprecedented come from?
From un- + precedent + -ed.
Questions about saying unprecedented
How do you pronounce unprecedented?
Say un-PRES-ih-den-tid. The American pronunciation is /ənˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd/. In British English it is /ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unprecedented?
Unprecedented has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: un · PRES · ih · den · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say unprecedented the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd/ and the British form is /ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.