How to pronounce unavailing
Say it like uhn-uh-VAY-ling. Unavailing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- uhn
- uh
- VAY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unavailing 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.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unavailing
American and British speakers say unavailing in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-VAY-ling.
What does unavailing mean?
- Fruitless, futile, useless.
Where does unavailing come from?
From un- + availing.
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Words that rhyme with unavailing
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Questions about saying unavailing
How do you pronounce unavailing?
Say uhn-uh-VAY-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unavailing?
Unavailing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · VAY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say unavailing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.