How to pronounce untrustworthy
Say it like uhn-TRUHS-twur-thee. Untrustworthy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRUHS).
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- uhn
- TRUHS
- twur
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untrustworthy 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.
- TRUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- twurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of untrustworthy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-TRUHS-twur-thee.
What does untrustworthy mean?
- Not deserving of trust; unreliable.
Where does untrustworthy come from?
From un- + trustworthy.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- inaccurate
- insincere
- unreliable
- faithless
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying untrustworthy
How do you pronounce untrustworthy?
Say uhn-TRUHS-twur-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈtrʌsˌtwɝði/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈtrʌsˌtwɜːði/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untrustworthy?
Untrustworthy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRUHS). Broken into parts: uhn · TRUHS · twur · thee.
Is untrustworthy 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 /ˌʌnˈtrʌsˌtwɜːði/ (uhn-TRUHS-twur-thee).