How to pronounce unceasing
Say it like un-SEE-sing. Unceasing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
- un
- SEE
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unceasing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unceasing
American and British speakers say unceasing in essentially the same way: /ənˈsisɪŋ/ in the US and /ənˈsiːsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SEE-sing.
What does unceasing mean?
- continuous; continuing indefinitely without stopping
Where does unceasing come from?
From un- + ceasing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with unceasing
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Questions about saying unceasing
How do you pronounce unceasing?
Say un-SEE-sing. The American pronunciation is /ənˈsisɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənˈsiːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unceasing?
Unceasing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: un · SEE · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say unceasing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈsisɪŋ/ and the British form is /ənˈsiːsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.