How to pronounce untainted
Say it like un-TAYN-tid. Untainted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYN).
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- un
- TAYN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untainted 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.
- TAYNSay this part loudest and longest. 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 untainted
American and British speakers say untainted in essentially the same way: /ənˈteɪntɪd/ in the US and /ənˈteɪntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-TAYN-tid.
What does untainted mean?
- Not tainted; free of contamination; pure.
Where does untainted come from?
From un- + tainted.
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Words that rhyme with untainted
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Questions about saying untainted
How do you pronounce untainted?
Say un-TAYN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ənˈteɪntɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈteɪntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untainted?
Untainted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYN). Broken into parts: un · TAYN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say untainted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈteɪntɪd/ and the British form is /ənˈteɪntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.