How to pronounce uninviting
Say it like uhn-in-VY-ting. Uninviting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY).
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- uhn
- in
- VY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uninviting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uninviting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-in-VY-ting.
What does uninviting mean?
- Not inviting, not attractive, not welcoming.
Where does uninviting come from?
From un- + inviting.
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Questions about saying uninviting
How do you pronounce uninviting?
Say uhn-in-VY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uninviting?
Uninviting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY). Broken into parts: uhn · in · VY · ting.
Is uninviting 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 /ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/ (uhn-in-VY-ting).