How to pronounce untouched
Say it like un-TUHCHT. Untouched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHCHT).
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- un
- TUHCHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untouched 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.
- TUHCHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of untouched
American and British speakers say untouched in essentially the same way: /ənˈtʌtʃt/ in the US and /ʌnˈtʌtʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-TUHCHT.
What does untouched mean?
- Remaining in its original, pristine state, undamaged; not altered.“There are practically no untouched forests left in Europe.”
- Not eaten.“He left his vegetables untouched.”
- Not influenced, affected or swayed.“She was untouched by his tale of woes.”
- simple past and past participle of untouch
Where does untouched come from?
From un- + touched.
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Questions about saying untouched
How do you pronounce untouched?
Say un-TUHCHT. The American pronunciation is /ənˈtʌtʃt/. In British English it is /ʌnˈtʌtʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untouched?
Untouched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHCHT). Broken into parts: un · TUHCHT.
Do Americans and Brits say untouched the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈtʌtʃt/ and the British form is /ʌnˈtʌtʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.