How to pronounce unstinting
Say it like uhn-STIN-ting. Unstinting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIN).
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- uhn
- STIN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unstinting 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.
- STINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unstinting
American and British speakers say unstinting in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-STIN-ting.
What does unstinting mean?
- Generous and tireless with one's contributions of money, time, etc.“We thank her for her unstinting support of our new hospital.”
Where does unstinting come from?
From un- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + stint (“to be mean or sparing”) + -ing (suffix forming present participles of verbs), or un- + stinting (“mean, sparing”).
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Words that rhyme with unstinting
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Questions about saying unstinting
How do you pronounce unstinting?
Say uhn-STIN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unstinting?
Unstinting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIN). Broken into parts: uhn · STIN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say unstinting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.