How to pronounce unpromising
Say it like un-PRAW-mih-sing. Unpromising has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAW).
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US American/ənˈprɔmɪsɪŋ/un-PRAW-mih-sing
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- un
- PRAW
- mih
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unpromising 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- PRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does unpromising mean?
adjective
- Not promising.
- present participle and gerund of unpromise
Where does unpromising come from?
From un- + promising.
Questions about saying unpromising
How do you pronounce unpromising?
Say un-PRAW-mih-sing. The American pronunciation is /ənˈprɔmɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unpromising?
Unpromising has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAW). Broken into parts: un · PRAW · mih · sing.