How to pronounce untried
Say it like un-TRYDE. Untried has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRYDE).
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- un
- TRYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untried 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.
- TRYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of untried
American and British speakers say untried in essentially the same way: /ənˈtraɪd/ in the US and /ənˈtraɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-TRYDE.
What does untried mean?
- Not yet tried or tested; unknown.“The new guy was inexperienced and untried.”
- Not put on trial; not taken before a legal court.
Where does untried come from?
From un- + tried.
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Words that rhyme with untried
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Questions about saying untried
How do you pronounce untried?
Say un-TRYDE. The American pronunciation is /ənˈtraɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈtraɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untried?
Untried has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRYDE). Broken into parts: un · TRYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say untried the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈtraɪd/ and the British form is /ənˈtraɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.