How to pronounce unfurling
Say it like un-FUR-ling. Unfurling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- un
- FUR
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfurling 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.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unfurling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-FUR-ling.
What does unfurling mean?
- present participle and gerund of unfurl How to pronounce unfurl
- The act by which something is unfurled.
Words that rhyme with unfurling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unfurling.
Questions about saying unfurling
How do you pronounce unfurling?
Say un-FUR-ling. The American pronunciation is /ənˈfɝlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənˈfɜːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfurling?
Unfurling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: un · FUR · ling.
Is unfurling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ənˈfɜːlɪŋ/ (un-FUR-ling).