How Do You Spell UTAN?
The word "utan" is a Swedish preposition that means "without" or "outside of." It is pronounced [ɵˈtan] in IPA phonetic transcription, with the stressed syllable represented by a small "o" with a backward slash. The "u" in "utan" is pronounced as a rounded central vowel, similar to the "oo" sound in "good". The "t" is voiceless and aspirated, producing a puff of air at the release of the sound. The final "n" is pronounced as a nasal consonant, with the air flowing through the nose.