How to pronounce unfailingly
Say it like un-FAY-ling-lee. Unfailingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY).
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- un
- FAY
- ling
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfailingly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unfailingly
American and British speakers say unfailingly in essentially the same way: /ənˈfeɪlɪŋli/ in the US and /ənˈfeɪlɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-FAY-ling-lee.
What does unfailingly mean?
- Without fail; reliably; always.
Where does unfailingly come from?
From unfailing + -ly or un- + failingly.
Questions about saying unfailingly
How do you pronounce unfailingly?
Say un-FAY-ling-lee. The American pronunciation is /ənˈfeɪlɪŋli/. In British English it is /ənˈfeɪlɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfailingly?
Unfailingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY). Broken into parts: un · FAY · ling · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say unfailingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈfeɪlɪŋli/ and the British form is /ənˈfeɪlɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.