How to pronounce uncompromising
Say it like un-KOM-pruh-my-zing. Uncompromising has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOM).
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- un
- KOM
- pruh
- my
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncompromising 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.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- myKeep this part quick and light. 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 uncompromising
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: un-KOM-pruh-my-zing.
What does uncompromising mean?
- Inflexible and unwilling to negotiate or make concessions.
- Principled.
Where does uncompromising come from?
From un- + compromising.
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Questions about saying uncompromising
How do you pronounce uncompromising?
Say un-KOM-pruh-my-zing. The American pronunciation is /ənˈkɑmprəmaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənˈkɒmprəmaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncompromising?
Uncompromising has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOM). Broken into parts: un · KOM · pruh · my · zing.
Is uncompromising pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ənˈkɒmprəmaɪzɪŋ/ (un-KOM-pruh-my-zing).