How to pronounce unfeeling
Say it like un-FEE-ling. Unfeeling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE).
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- un
- FEE
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfeeling 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.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unfeeling
American and British speakers say unfeeling in essentially the same way: /ənˈfilɪŋ/ in the US and /ənˈfiːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-FEE-ling.
What does unfeeling mean?
- Without emotion or sympathy.
Where does unfeeling come from?
From un- + feeling.
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Words that rhyme with unfeeling
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Questions about saying unfeeling
How do you pronounce unfeeling?
Say un-FEE-ling. The American pronunciation is /ənˈfilɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənˈfiːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfeeling?
Unfeeling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: un · FEE · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say unfeeling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈfilɪŋ/ and the British form is /ənˈfiːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.