How to pronounce undeserving
Say it like uhn-dih-ZUR-ving. Undeserving has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZUR).
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- uhn
- dih
- ZUR
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undeserving 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of undeserving
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-dih-ZUR-ving.
What does undeserving mean?
- Considered unworthy of reward.“the undeserving poor”
Where does undeserving come from?
From un- + deserving.
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Questions about saying undeserving
How do you pronounce undeserving?
Say uhn-dih-ZUR-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɪˈzɝvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌndɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undeserving?
Undeserving has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZUR). Broken into parts: uhn · dih · ZUR · ving.
Is undeserving pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌʌndɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/ (uhn-dih-ZUR-ving).