How to pronounce unnervingly
Say it like UHN-nur-ving-lih. Unnervingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- nur
- ving
- lih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unnervingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- nurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unnervingly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-nur-ving-lih.
What does unnervingly mean?
- To an unnerving degree“Her companion was unnervingly quiet.”
Where does unnervingly come from?
From unnerving + -ly.
Questions about saying unnervingly
How do you pronounce unnervingly?
Say UHN-nur-ving-lih. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌnˌnɝvɪŋlɪ/. In British English it is /ˈʌnˌnɜːvɪŋlɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unnervingly?
Unnervingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · nur · ving · lih.
Is unnervingly 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 /ˈʌnˌnɜːvɪŋlɪ/ (UHN-nur-ving-lih).