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How to pronounce:
uninterested
Phonetic Transcription:
ʌnˈɪntrəstɪd
Examples:
The mares were bored and uninterested.
But this place seems uninterested in the truth.
I'm uninterested in joining the project.
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Common mistakes of uninterested pronunciation
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "un-in-ˈter-es-ted". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌʌn-ˈɪn-trə-stɪd". Tip: Remember to emphasize "in" in "uninterested".
- Mispronouncing the "t": Some tend to pronounce the "t" in "uninterested" as a hard "t", making it sound like "uninteres-ted". In reality, it should be softer, blending into "ˌʌn-ˈɪn-trə-stɪd". Tip: Practice saying "uninterested" slowly to soften the "t".
- Omitting the "un": A common mistake is to drop the "un", resulting in "interested". This changes the meaning entirely. The correct form is "ˌʌn-ˈɪn-trə-stɪd". Tip: Always include the "un" to maintain the intended meaning.
- Confusing with "disinterested": Some mix up "uninterested" with "disinterested", leading to incorrect usage. "Uninterested" means not interested, while "disinterested" means impartial. Tip: Keep the definitions clear to avoid confusion in context.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may mispronounce the vowels, especially in the second syllable, saying "un-in-ˈter-es-ted" instead of "ˌʌn-ˈɪn-trə-stɪd". The vowel sound should be a short "ɪ". Tip: Focus on the short "ɪ" in the second syllable for clarity.