How to pronounce unfolding
Say it like un-FOHL-ding. Unfolding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOHL).
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- un
- FOHL
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfolding 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.
- FOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unfolding
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: un-FOHL-ding.
What does unfolding mean?
- present participle and gerund of unfold How to pronounce unfold
- The process by which something unfolds or becomes revealed.
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Words that rhyme with unfolding
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Questions about saying unfolding
How do you pronounce unfolding?
Say un-FOHL-ding. The American pronunciation is /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənˈfəʊldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfolding?
Unfolding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOHL). Broken into parts: un · FOHL · ding.
Is unfolding pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ənˈfəʊldɪŋ/ (un-FOHL-ding).