How to pronounce unsatisfying
Say it like un-SAT-is-fy-ing. Unsatisfying has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce unsatisfying. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- un
- SAT
- is
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsatisfying 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.
- SATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unsatisfying
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-SAT-is-fy-ing.
What does unsatisfying mean?
- Not providing satisfaction.
Where does unsatisfying come from?
From un- + satisfying.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying unsatisfying
How do you pronounce unsatisfying?
Say un-SAT-is-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ənˈsætɪsˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənˈsætɪsˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsatisfying?
Unsatisfying has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAT). Broken into parts: un · SAT · is · fy · ing.
Is unsatisfying 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 /ənˈsætɪsˌfaɪɪŋ/ (un-SAT-is-fy-ing).