How to pronounce untogether
Say it like uhn-tuh-GHETH-er. Untogether has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHETH).
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- uhn
- tuh
- GHETH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untogether pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GHETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of untogether
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-tuh-GHETH-uh.
What does untogether mean?
- Not cohesive or united; disunited, disparate, separated; also, not coordinated; uncoordinated.
- Of a person or their behavior: not composed; disorganized, sloppy.
- Of a situation: not under control; chaotic, disorganized.
- In a disorderly manner; apart.
- That which is not together.
Where does untogether come from?
The adjective and adverb are derived from un- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + together.
Words that rhyme with untogether
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of untogether.
Questions about saying untogether
How do you pronounce untogether?
Say uhn-tuh-GHETH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌntəˈɡɛðər/. In British English it is /ˌʌntəˈɡɛðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untogether?
Untogether has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHETH). Broken into parts: uhn · tuh · GHETH · er.
Is untogether pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌʌntəˈɡɛðə/ (uhn-tuh-GHETH-uh).