How to pronounce unswerving
Say it like un-SWUR-ving. Unswerving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWUR).
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- un
- SWUR
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unswerving 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.
- SWURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unswerving
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-SWUR-ving.
What does unswerving mean?
- Not deviating; not yielding or straying or varying.“They followed the ritual with unswerving faith.”
Where does unswerving come from?
From un- + swerving.
Words that rhyme with unswerving
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Questions about saying unswerving
How do you pronounce unswerving?
Say un-SWUR-ving. The American pronunciation is /ənˈswɝvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənˈswɜːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unswerving?
Unswerving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWUR). Broken into parts: un · SWUR · ving.
Is unswerving 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 /ənˈswɜːvɪŋ/ (un-SWUR-ving).