How to pronounce unsatisfied
Say it like un-SAT-is-fyde. Unsatisfied has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAT).
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- un
- SAT
- is
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsatisfied 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.
- SATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- isKeep 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 unsatisfied
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-SAT-is-fyde.
What does unsatisfied mean?
- Not satisfied, especially with the quantity of something; dissatisfied; uncontented.
- Not gratified; not having been fulfilled or met.
Where does unsatisfied come from?
From un- + satisfied.
Questions about saying unsatisfied
How do you pronounce unsatisfied?
Say un-SAT-is-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ənˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsatisfied?
Unsatisfied has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAT). Broken into parts: un · SAT · is · fyde.
Is unsatisfied 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 /ənˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/ (un-SAT-is-fyde).