How to pronounce unappealing
Say it like uhn-uh-PEE-ling. Unappealing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE).
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- uhn
- uh
- PEE
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unappealing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unappealing
American and British speakers say unappealing in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈpilɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈpiːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-PEE-ling.
What does unappealing mean?
- Not appealing.
Where does unappealing come from?
From un- + appealing.
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Questions about saying unappealing
How do you pronounce unappealing?
Say uhn-uh-PEE-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈpilɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈpiːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unappealing?
Unappealing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · PEE · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say unappealing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈpilɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈpiːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.