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How to pronounce unrelenting

Say it like uhn-ree-LEN-ting. Unrelenting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEN).

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US American/ˌʌnriˈlɛntɪŋ/uhn-ree-LEN-ting
UK British/ˌʌnriˈlɛntɪŋ/uhn-ree-LEN-ting
  • uhn
  • ree
  • LEN
  • ting
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Unrelenting pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  3. LENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  4. tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of unrelenting

American and British speakers say unrelenting in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnriˈlɛntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌʌnriˈlɛntɪŋ/ in the UK.

British respelling: uhn-ree-LEN-ting.

What does unrelenting mean?

adjective
  1. Not relenting; not yielding in strength, severity, or determination.
  2. Having no pity; not being or becoming lenient, mild, gentle, or merciful.

Where does unrelenting come from?

From un- + relenting.

Similar and opposite words

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Words that rhyme with unrelenting

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Questions about saying unrelenting

How do you pronounce unrelenting?

Say uhn-ree-LEN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnriˈlɛntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌnriˈlɛntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in unrelenting?

Unrelenting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEN). Broken into parts: uhn · ree · LEN · ting.

Do Americans and Brits say unrelenting the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnriˈlɛntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌʌnriˈlɛntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).