How to pronounce unsophisticated
Say it like uhn-suh-FIS-tih-kay-tid. Unsophisticated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIS).
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- uhn
- suh
- FIS
- tih
- kay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsophisticated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayGive 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 unsophisticated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-suh-FIS-tih-kay-tid.
What does unsophisticated mean?
- Not sophisticated; lacking sophistication.
Where does unsophisticated come from?
From un- + sophisticated.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying unsophisticated
How do you pronounce unsophisticated?
Say uhn-suh-FIS-tih-kay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsophisticated?
Unsophisticated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIS). Broken into parts: uhn · suh · FIS · tih · kay · tid.
Is unsophisticated 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 /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/ (uhn-suh-FIS-tih-kay-tid).