How to pronounce unearthing
Say it like uh-NUR-thing. Unearthing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUR).
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- uh
- NUR
- thing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unearthing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- thingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unearthing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-NUR-thing.
What does unearthing mean?
- present participle and gerund of unearth How to pronounce unearth
- Something unearthed; a discovery.
Words that rhyme with unearthing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unearthing.
Questions about saying unearthing
How do you pronounce unearthing?
Say uh-NUR-thing. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɝθɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈnɜːθɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unearthing?
Unearthing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUR). Broken into parts: uh · NUR · thing.
Is unearthing 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 /əˈnɜːθɪŋ/ (uh-NUR-thing).