How to pronounce unnerving
Say it like uh-NUR-ving. Unnerving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUR).
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- uh
- NUR
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unnerving 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.
- NURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unnerving
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-NUR-ving.
What does unnerving mean?
- present participle and gerund of unnerve How to pronounce unnerve
- Causing a deprivation of courage, strength, confidence, etc.
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Questions about saying unnerving
How do you pronounce unnerving?
Say uh-NUR-ving. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɝvɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈnɜːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unnerving?
Unnerving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUR). Broken into parts: uh · NUR · ving.
Is unnerving pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈnɜːvɪŋ/ (uh-NUR-ving).