How to pronounce unlistening
Say it like un-LIS-uh-neeng. Unlistening has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- un
- LIS
- uh
- neeng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unlistening 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.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neengKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unlistening
American and British speakers say unlistening in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈlɪsəniŋ/ in the US and /ʌnˈlɪsəniŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-LIS-uh-neeng.
What does unlistening mean?
- Not listening.
- present participle and gerund of unlisten
Where does unlistening come from?
From un- + listening.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying unlistening
How do you pronounce unlistening?
Say un-LIS-uh-neeng. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈlɪsəniŋ/. In British English it is /ʌnˈlɪsəniŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unlistening?
Unlistening has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: un · LIS · uh · neeng.
Do Americans and Brits say unlistening the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈlɪsəniŋ/ and the British form is /ʌnˈlɪsəniŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.