How to pronounce unremitting
Say it like uhn-rih-MIT-ing. Unremitting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIT).
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- uhn
- rih
- MIT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unremitting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unremitting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-rih-MIT-ing.
What does unremitting mean?
- Incessant; never slackening.
Where does unremitting come from?
from Middle English remitten, from Latin remittere (“to send, send back”).
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Questions about saying unremitting
How do you pronounce unremitting?
Say uhn-rih-MIT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unremitting?
Unremitting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIT). Broken into parts: uhn · rih · MIT · ing.
Is unremitting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/ (uhn-rih-MIT-ing).