How to pronounce unsanctioned
Say it like un-SANGK-shund. Unsanctioned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SANGK).
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- un
- SANGK
- shund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsanctioned 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.
- SANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unsanctioned
American and British speakers say unsanctioned in essentially the same way: /ənˈsæŋkʃənd/ in the US and /ənˈsæŋkʃənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SANGK-shund.
What does unsanctioned mean?
- Not sanctioned; not approved by a sanctioning body.
- simple past and past participle of unsanction
Where does unsanctioned come from?
From un- + sanctioned.
Questions about saying unsanctioned
How do you pronounce unsanctioned?
Say un-SANGK-shund. The American pronunciation is /ənˈsæŋkʃənd/. In British English it is /ənˈsæŋkʃənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsanctioned?
Unsanctioned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SANGK). Broken into parts: un · SANGK · shund.
Do Americans and Brits say unsanctioned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈsæŋkʃənd/ and the British form is /ənˈsæŋkʃənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.