How to pronounce unfailing
Say it like un-FAY-ling. Unfailing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY).
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- un
- FAY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfailing 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.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unfailing
American and British speakers say unfailing in essentially the same way: /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-FAY-ling.
What does unfailing mean?
- inexhaustible
- changeless, constant
- infallible
Where does unfailing come from?
From un- + failing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with unfailing
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Questions about saying unfailing
How do you pronounce unfailing?
Say un-FAY-ling. The American pronunciation is /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfailing?
Unfailing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY). Broken into parts: un · FAY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say unfailing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.