How to pronounce unflattering
Say it like un-FLAT-uh-ring. Unflattering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAT).
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- un
- FLAT
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unflattering 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.
- FLATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unflattering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-FLAT-uh-ring.
What does unflattering mean?
- Not flattering.
- present participle and gerund of unflatter
Where does unflattering come from?
From un- + flattering.
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Words that rhyme with unflattering
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Questions about saying unflattering
How do you pronounce unflattering?
Say un-FLAT-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ənˈflætərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənˈflætərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unflattering?
Unflattering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAT). Broken into parts: un · FLAT · uh · ring.
Is unflattering 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 /ənˈflætərɪŋ/ (un-FLAT-uh-ring).