How to pronounce uninspiring
Say it like un-in-SPY-ring. Uninspiring has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPY).
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- un
- in
- SPY
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uninspiring 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 "u" in cup.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uninspiring
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
British respelling: un-in-SPY-uh-ring.
What does uninspiring mean?
- Not inspiring.
Where does uninspiring come from?
From un- + inspiring.
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Words that rhyme with uninspiring
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Questions about saying uninspiring
How do you pronounce uninspiring?
Say un-in-SPY-ring. The American pronunciation is /ʌnɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ʌnɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uninspiring?
Uninspiring has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPY). Broken into parts: un · in · SPY · ring.
Is uninspiring pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ʌnɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/ (un-in-SPY-uh-ring).