How to pronounce untamed
Say it like un-TAYMD. Untamed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYMD).
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- un
- TAYMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untamed 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 "u" in cup.
- TAYMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of untamed
American and British speakers say untamed in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈteɪmd/ in the US and /ʌnˈteɪmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-TAYMD.
What does untamed mean?
- Wild, uncontrolled, especially of animals not domesticated or trained to human contact.“The mustang is an untamed horse that roams where it wants, with little interest in humans.”
Where does untamed come from?
From Middle English untamed, untemed, equivalent to un- + tamed and/or untame + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with untamed
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Questions about saying untamed
How do you pronounce untamed?
Say un-TAYMD. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈteɪmd/. In British English it is /ʌnˈteɪmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untamed?
Untamed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYMD). Broken into parts: un · TAYMD.
Do Americans and Brits say untamed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈteɪmd/ and the British form is /ʌnˈteɪmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.