How to pronounce unscathed
Say it like un-SKAYTHD. Unscathed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAYTHD).
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- un
- SKAYTHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unscathed 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.
- SKAYTHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of unscathed
American and British speakers say unscathed in essentially the same way: /ənˈskeɪðd/ in the US and /ənˈskeɪðd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SKAYTHD.
What does unscathed mean?
- Not harmed or damaged in any way; untouched.“He was quite relieved to finish the conversation unscathed.”
Where does unscathed come from?
A calque of Middle Scots unskaithit, from Early Scots unscathit; by surface analysis, un- + scathed.
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Questions about saying unscathed
How do you pronounce unscathed?
Say un-SKAYTHD. The American pronunciation is /ənˈskeɪðd/. In British English it is /ənˈskeɪðd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unscathed?
Unscathed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAYTHD). Broken into parts: un · SKAYTHD.
Do Americans and Brits say unscathed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈskeɪðd/ and the British form is /ənˈskeɪðd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.