How to pronounce unrepresentative
Say it like un-rep-rih-ZEN-tuh-tiv. Unrepresentative has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZEN).
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- un
- rep
- rih
- ZEN
- tuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unrepresentative 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.
- repGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unrepresentative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-rep-rih-ZEN-tuh-tiv.
What does unrepresentative mean?
- Not representative
Where does unrepresentative come from?
From un- + representative.
Words that rhyme with unrepresentative
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Questions about saying unrepresentative
How do you pronounce unrepresentative?
Say un-rep-rih-ZEN-tuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ənˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/. In British English it is /ənˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unrepresentative?
Unrepresentative has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZEN). Broken into parts: un · rep · rih · ZEN · tuh · tiv.
Is unrepresentative 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 /ənˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/ (un-rep-rih-ZEN-tuh-tiv).