How to pronounce unpleasing
Say it like un-PLEE-zing. Unpleasing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEE).
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- un
- PLEE
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unpleasing 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.
- PLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unpleasing
American and British speakers say unpleasing in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈplizɪŋ/ in the US and /ʌnˈpliːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-PLEE-zing.
What does unpleasing mean?
- Not pleasing; unpleasant.
Where does unpleasing come from?
From Middle English un-plesyng, equivalent to un- + pleasing.
Words that rhyme with unpleasing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unpleasing.
Questions about saying unpleasing
How do you pronounce unpleasing?
Say un-PLEE-zing. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈplizɪŋ/. In British English it is /ʌnˈpliːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unpleasing?
Unpleasing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEE). Broken into parts: un · PLEE · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say unpleasing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈplizɪŋ/ and the British form is /ʌnˈpliːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.