How to pronounce untrue
Say it like un-TROO. Untrue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROO).
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- un
- TROO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untrue 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.
- TROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of untrue
American and British speakers say untrue in essentially the same way: /ənˈtru/ in the US and /ʌnˈtruː/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-TROO.
What does untrue mean?
- False; not true.“She says that I stole her necklace, but that's completely untrue.”
- Not faithful or loyal.
Where does untrue come from?
From Middle English untrewe, from Old English untrīewe, from Proto-West Germanic *untriuwī, from Proto-Germanic *untriwwiz.
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Questions about saying untrue
How do you pronounce untrue?
Say un-TROO. The American pronunciation is /ənˈtru/. In British English it is /ʌnˈtruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untrue?
Untrue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROO). Broken into parts: un · TROO.
Do Americans and Brits say untrue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈtru/ and the British form is /ʌnˈtruː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.