How to pronounce untidy
Say it like un-TY-dee. Untidy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY).
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- un
- TY
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untidy 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.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of untidy
American and British speakers say untidy in essentially the same way: /ənˈtaɪdi/ in the US and /ənˈtaɪdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-TY-dee.
What does untidy mean?
- Sloppy.“I have never seen such an untidy bedroom!”
- Disorganized.“His finances were in an untidy state when he died.”
- To make untidy, to make a mess
Where does untidy come from?
From un- + tidy.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying untidy
How do you pronounce untidy?
Say un-TY-dee. The American pronunciation is /ənˈtaɪdi/. In British English it is /ənˈtaɪdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untidy?
Untidy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY). Broken into parts: un · TY · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say untidy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈtaɪdi/ and the British form is /ənˈtaɪdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.