How to pronounce unsubstantiated
Say it like uhn-sub-STAN-shee-ay-tid. Unsubstantiated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAN).
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- uhn
- sub
- STAN
- shee
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsubstantiated 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.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive 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 unsubstantiated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-sub-STAN-shee-ay-tid.
What does unsubstantiated mean?
- Lacking substantiation; without evidence.
- simple past and past participle of unsubstantiate
Where does unsubstantiated come from?
From un- + substantiated.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying unsubstantiated
How do you pronounce unsubstantiated?
Say uhn-sub-STAN-shee-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnsəbˈstænʃiˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnsəbˈstænʃiˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsubstantiated?
Unsubstantiated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAN). Broken into parts: uhn · sub · STAN · shee · ay · tid.
Is unsubstantiated 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 /ˌʌnsəbˈstænʃiˌeɪtɪd/ (uhn-sub-STAN-shee-ay-tid).