How to pronounce unappetizing
Say it like uhn-AP-uh-ty-zing. Unappetizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AP).
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- uhn
- AP
- uh
- ty
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unappetizing 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.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unappetizing
American and British speakers say unappetizing in essentially the same way: /ˌʌˈnæpəˌtaɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌʌˈnæpəˌtaɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-AP-uh-ty-zing.
What does unappetizing mean?
- Not appetizing.
Where does unappetizing come from?
From un- + appetizing.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying unappetizing
How do you pronounce unappetizing?
Say uhn-AP-uh-ty-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌˈnæpəˌtaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌˈnæpəˌtaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unappetizing?
Unappetizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AP). Broken into parts: uhn · AP · uh · ty · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say unappetizing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌˈnæpəˌtaɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌʌˈnæpəˌtaɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.