How to Pronounce "unanticipated"
word
ˌənænˈtɪsəˌpeɪtɪd
uhn-an-TIH-suh-pay-tid
ʌnæntˈɪsɪpˌeɪtɪd
un-ant-ISS-ih-pay-tid
Definition
Something "unanticipated" is not expected or planned for; it happens as a surprise.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌənænˈtɪsəˌpeɪtɪd
British English
ʌnæntˈɪsɪpˌeɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-an-TIH-suh-pay-tid
UK
un-ant-ISS-ih-pay-tid
Listen in Context
His arrival was unanticipated by everyone at the party.
We faced some unanticipated problems during the trip.
This year started with several unanticipated changes at work.
The storm was totally unanticipated, so we didn't bring umbrellas.