How to pronounce unselected
Say it like un-sih-LEK-tid. Unselected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK).
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- un
- sih
- LEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unselected 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 "u" in cup.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unselected
American and British speakers say unselected in essentially the same way: /ʌnsɪˈlɛktɪd/ in the US and /ʌnsɪˈlɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-sih-LEK-tid.
What does unselected mean?
- simple past and past participle of unselect
- Not selected.“When you confirm the delete operation, the selected files will be deleted, but the unselected files will not.”
Where does unselected come from?
From unselect + -ed.
Words that rhyme with unselected
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unselected.
Questions about saying unselected
How do you pronounce unselected?
Say un-sih-LEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /ʌnsɪˈlɛktɪd/. In British English it is /ʌnsɪˈlɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unselected?
Unselected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK). Broken into parts: un · sih · LEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say unselected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnsɪˈlɛktɪd/ and the British form is /ʌnsɪˈlɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.