How to pronounce unsuspected
Say it like uhn-suh-SPEK-tid. Unsuspected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEK).
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- uhn
- suh
- SPEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsuspected 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.
- SPEKSay 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 unsuspected
American and British speakers say unsuspected in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-suh-SPEK-tid.
What does unsuspected mean?
- Not suspected; not having raised suspicion.“The police uncovered his unsuspected drug dealing whilst investigating another matter.”
Where does unsuspected come from?
From un- + suspected.
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Words that rhyme with unsuspected
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Questions about saying unsuspected
How do you pronounce unsuspected?
Say uhn-suh-SPEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsuspected?
Unsuspected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEK). Broken into parts: uhn · suh · SPEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say unsuspected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.