How to pronounce unassuming
Say it like uhn-uh-SOO-ming. Unassuming has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOO).
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- uhn
- uh
- SOO
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unassuming 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.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unassuming
American and British speakers say unassuming in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈsumɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈsuːmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-SOO-ming.
What does unassuming mean?
- Modest and having no pretensions or ostentation.
Where does unassuming come from?
From un- + assuming.
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Words that rhyme with unassuming
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Questions about saying unassuming
How do you pronounce unassuming?
Say uhn-uh-SOO-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈsumɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈsuːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unassuming?
Unassuming has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOO). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · SOO · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say unassuming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈsumɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈsuːmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.