How to pronounce unraveling
Say it like un-RAV-uh-ling. Unraveling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAV).
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- un
- RAV
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unraveling 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.
- RAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unraveling
American and British speakers say unraveling in essentially the same way: /ənˈrævəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ənˈrævəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-RAV-uh-ling.
What does unraveling mean?
- present participle and gerund of unravel How to pronounce unravel
Words that rhyme with unraveling
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Questions about saying unraveling
How do you pronounce unraveling?
Say un-RAV-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ənˈrævəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənˈrævəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unraveling?
Unraveling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAV). Broken into parts: un · RAV · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say unraveling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈrævəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ənˈrævəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.