How to pronounce unmeriting
Say it like uhn-MER-ih-ting. Unmeriting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER).
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- uhn
- MER
- ih
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unmeriting 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.
- MERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unmeriting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-MER-ih-ting.
What does unmeriting mean?
- Not meriting; undeserving.
Where does unmeriting come from?
From un- + meriting.
Questions about saying unmeriting
How do you pronounce unmeriting?
Say uhn-MER-ih-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈmɛrɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈmɛrɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unmeriting?
Unmeriting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER). Broken into parts: uhn · MER · ih · ting.
Is unmeriting 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 /ˌʌnˈmɛrɪtɪŋ/ (uhn-MER-ih-ting).