How to pronounce untaxed
Say it like un-TAKST. Untaxed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAKST).
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- un
- TAKST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untaxed 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.
- TAKSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of untaxed
American and British speakers say untaxed in essentially the same way: /ənˈtækst/ in the US and /ənˈtækst/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-TAKST.
What does untaxed mean?
- Not subject to being taxed.“During August, clothes costing less than $75 are untaxed, to try to help the poor to buy clothes and the merchants to make money.”
- Not having had the required taxes paid on it.“Bootleggers make good money selling untaxed cigarettes, until they are caught.”
- Not tired or strained, working well within capacity.“The motor was untaxed by the steep hill because the vehicle was so lightly loaded.”
Where does untaxed come from?
From un- + taxed.
Words that rhyme with untaxed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of untaxed.
Questions about saying untaxed
How do you pronounce untaxed?
Say un-TAKST. The American pronunciation is /ənˈtækst/. In British English it is /ənˈtækst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untaxed?
Untaxed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAKST). Broken into parts: un · TAKST.
Do Americans and Brits say untaxed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈtækst/ and the British form is /ənˈtækst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.