How to pronounce unsettling
Say it like un-SET-uh-ling. Unsettling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET).
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- un
- SET
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsettling 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.
- SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 unsettling
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-SET-uh-ling.
What does unsettling mean?
- That makes one troubled or uneasy; disquieting or distressing.
- The weakening of some previously established system or norm.
- present participle and gerund of unsettle How to pronounce unsettle
Questions about saying unsettling
How do you pronounce unsettling?
Say un-SET-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ənˈsɛtəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənˈsɛtəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsettling?
Unsettling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET). Broken into parts: un · SET · uh · ling.
Is unsettling 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 /ənˈsɛtəlɪŋ/ (un-SET-uh-ling).