How to pronounce unsurprising
Say it like un-ser-PRY-zing. Unsurprising has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRY).
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- un
- ser
- PRY
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsurprising 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- PRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unsurprising
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-suh-PRY-zing.
What does unsurprising mean?
- Not surprising; expected.
Where does unsurprising come from?
From un- + surprising.
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Words that rhyme with unsurprising
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Questions about saying unsurprising
How do you pronounce unsurprising?
Say un-ser-PRY-zing. The American pronunciation is /ənsɚˈpraɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənsəˈpraɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsurprising?
Unsurprising has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRY). Broken into parts: un · ser · PRY · zing.
Is unsurprising pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ənsəˈpraɪzɪŋ/ (un-suh-PRY-zing).