How to pronounce untested
Say it like un-TES-tid. Untested has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES).
- un
- TES
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untested 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.
- TESSay 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 untested
American and British speakers say untested in essentially the same way: /ənˈtɛstɪd/ in the US and /ənˈtɛstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-TES-tid.
What does untested mean?
- Not previously tested.
Where does untested come from?
From un- + tested.
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Questions about saying untested
How do you pronounce untested?
Say un-TES-tid. The American pronunciation is /ənˈtɛstɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈtɛstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untested?
Untested has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES). Broken into parts: un · TES · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say untested the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈtɛstɪd/ and the British form is /ənˈtɛstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.