How to pronounce unsmiling
Say it like un-SMY-ling. Unsmiling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMY).
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- un
- SMY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsmiling 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.
- SMYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unsmiling
American and British speakers say unsmiling in essentially the same way: /ənˈsmaɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ənˈsmaɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SMY-ling.
What does unsmiling mean?
- Not smiling; serious or grave“his grim unsmiling manner”
Where does unsmiling come from?
From un- + smiling.
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Words that rhyme with unsmiling
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Questions about saying unsmiling
How do you pronounce unsmiling?
Say un-SMY-ling. The American pronunciation is /ənˈsmaɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənˈsmaɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsmiling?
Unsmiling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMY). Broken into parts: un · SMY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say unsmiling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈsmaɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ənˈsmaɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.