How to pronounce unbending
Say it like uhn-BEN-ding. Unbending has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEN).
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- uhn
- BEN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbending 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.
- BENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unbending
American and British speakers say unbending in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnˈbɛndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌʌnˈbɛndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-BEN-ding.
What does unbending mean?
- inflexible and not yielding
- very reserved, aloof and asocial
- present participle and gerund of unbend How to pronounce unbend
- The act of one who unbends.
Where does unbending come from?
From un- + bending.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with unbending
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Questions about saying unbending
How do you pronounce unbending?
Say uhn-BEN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈbɛndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈbɛndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbending?
Unbending has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEN). Broken into parts: uhn · BEN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say unbending the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnˈbɛndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌʌnˈbɛndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.