How to pronounce unwritten
Say it like un-RIT-un. Unwritten has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIT).
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- un
- RIT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unwritten 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.
- RITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unwritten
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-RIT-un.
What does unwritten mean?
- Not written.
- Oral or otherwise communicated without writing.
- Implicit or understood but not formally articulated.“It's an unwritten rule that you lock the gate when you leave the swimming pool.”
- past participle of unwrite
Where does unwritten come from?
From Middle English unwriten, from Old English unwriten, unġewriten (“unwritten”), equivalent to un- + written.
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Words that rhyme with unwritten
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Questions about saying unwritten
How do you pronounce unwritten?
Say un-RIT-un. The American pronunciation is /ənˈrɪtən/. In British English it is /ənˈrɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unwritten?
Unwritten has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIT). Broken into parts: un · RIT · un.
Is unwritten pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ənˈrɪtən/ (un-RIT-un).