How to pronounce unsaturated
Say it like un-SACH-uh-ray-tid. Unsaturated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SACH).
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- un
- SACH
- uh
- ray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsaturated 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.
- SACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unsaturated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-SACH-uh-ray-tid.
What does unsaturated mean?
- Not saturated; capable of dissolving more of a solute at the same temperature.
- Of a compound containing atoms sharing more than one valence bond, especially of an organic compound having one or more double bonds or triple bonds between carbon atoms.
- Not chromatically pure; diluted.
- An unsaturated hydrocarbon.
Where does unsaturated come from?
From un- + saturated.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unsaturated
How do you pronounce unsaturated?
Say un-SACH-uh-ray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ənˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsaturated?
Unsaturated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SACH). Broken into parts: un · SACH · uh · ray · tid.
Is unsaturated 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 /ənˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/ (un-SACH-uh-ray-tid).