How to pronounce unconvincing
Say it like uhn-kun-VIN-sing. Unconvincing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIN).
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- uhn
- kun
- VIN
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unconvincing 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unconvincing
American and British speakers say unconvincing in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-kun-VIN-sing.
What does unconvincing mean?
- not convincing, plausible or believable“He gave me an unconvincing explanation of the fault, but I have my doubts.”
- present participle and gerund of unconvince
Where does unconvincing come from?
From un- + convincing.
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Questions about saying unconvincing
How do you pronounce unconvincing?
Say uhn-kun-VIN-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unconvincing?
Unconvincing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIN). Broken into parts: uhn · kun · VIN · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say unconvincing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.