How to pronounce unscripted
Say it like un-SKRIP-tid. Unscripted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP).
- un
- SKRIP
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unscripted 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.
- SKRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unscripted
American and British speakers say unscripted in essentially the same way: /ənˈskrɪptɪd/ in the US and /ənˈskrɪptɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SKRIP-tid.
What does unscripted mean?
- Not scripted; without a script.
- Unplanned, unexpected, spontaneous.
Where does unscripted come from?
From un- + scripted.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unscripted
How do you pronounce unscripted?
Say un-SKRIP-tid. The American pronunciation is /ənˈskrɪptɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈskrɪptɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unscripted?
Unscripted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP). Broken into parts: un · SKRIP · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say unscripted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈskrɪptɪd/ and the British form is /ənˈskrɪptɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.