How to pronounce uninteresting
Say it like uh-NIN-truh-sting. Uninteresting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIN).
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- uh
- NIN
- truh
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uninteresting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- stingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uninteresting
American and British speakers say uninteresting in essentially the same way: /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NIN-truh-sting.
What does uninteresting mean?
- Arousing little or no interest; boring or uneventful.
Where does uninteresting come from?
From un- + interesting.
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Questions about saying uninteresting
How do you pronounce uninteresting?
Say uh-NIN-truh-sting. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uninteresting?
Uninteresting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIN). Broken into parts: uh · NIN · truh · sting.
Do Americans and Brits say uninteresting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.