How to pronounce unexciting
Say it like uh-nik-SY-ting. Unexciting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
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- uh
- nik
- SY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unexciting 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.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unexciting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-nik-SY-ting.
What does unexciting mean?
- Not exciting.
Where does unexciting come from?
From un- + exciting.
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Words that rhyme with unexciting
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Questions about saying unexciting
How do you pronounce unexciting?
Say uh-nik-SY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ənɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unexciting?
Unexciting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: uh · nik · SY · ting.
Is unexciting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ənɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/ (uh-nik-SY-ting).