How to Pronounce "untouchables"
word
ənˈtətʃəbəɫz
uhn-TUCH-uh-buhlz
ʌntˈʌtʃəbəlz
un-TUCH-uh-bulz
Definition
Untouchables refers to a group of people in the traditional Indian caste system who were socially excluded and considered outside the caste hierarchy. It can also mean people treated as outcasts or people who are seen as ultimately protected from criticism or harm.
IPA Transcription
American English
ənˈtətʃəbəɫz
British English
ʌntˈʌtʃəbəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-TUCH-uh-buhlz
UK
un-TUCH-uh-bulz
Listen in Context
The untouchables were treated very badly in the past.
In some villages, untouchables had to use separate wells.
The law now protects the rights of untouchables.
They used to call us untouchables, but we’re proud of who we are now.