How to pronounce unsuspecting
Say it like uhn-suh-SPEK-ting. Unsuspecting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEK).
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- uhn
- suh
- SPEK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsuspecting 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unsuspecting
American and British speakers say unsuspecting in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-suh-SPEK-ting.
What does unsuspecting mean?
- Not suspecting; without any suspicion.“He easily shot the unsuspecting target.”
Where does unsuspecting come from?
From un- + suspecting.
Words that rhyme with unsuspecting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unsuspecting.
Questions about saying unsuspecting
How do you pronounce unsuspecting?
Say uhn-suh-SPEK-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsuspecting?
Unsuspecting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEK). Broken into parts: uhn · suh · SPEK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say unsuspecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.