How to pronounce unratified
Say it like un-RAT-ih-fyde. Unratified has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAT).
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- un
- RAT
- ih
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unratified 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.
- RATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of unratified
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-RAT-ih-fyde.
What does unratified mean?
- Not ratified
Where does unratified come from?
From un- + ratified.
Questions about saying unratified
How do you pronounce unratified?
Say un-RAT-ih-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ənˈrætɪˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈrætɪˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unratified?
Unratified has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAT). Broken into parts: un · RAT · ih · fyde.
Is unratified 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 /ənˈrætɪˌfaɪd/ (un-RAT-ih-fyde).