How to pronounce unsupervised
Say it like un-SOO-per-vyzd. Unsupervised has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- un
- SOO
- per
- vyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsupervised 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.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- vyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of unsupervised
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-SOO-puh-vyzd.
What does unsupervised mean?
- Not supervised; not being constantly observed.“unsupervised learning”
Where does unsupervised come from?
From un- + supervised.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unsupervised
How do you pronounce unsupervised?
Say un-SOO-per-vyzd. The American pronunciation is /ənˈsupɚˌvaɪzd/. In British English it is /ənˈsuːpəˌvaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsupervised?
Unsupervised has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: un · SOO · per · vyzd.
Is unsupervised pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ənˈsuːpəˌvaɪzd/ (un-SOO-puh-vyzd).