How to pronounce unthinking
Say it like un-THING-king. Unthinking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THING).
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- un
- THING
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unthinking 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.
- THINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unthinking
American and British speakers say unthinking in essentially the same way: /ənˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ in the US and /ənˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-THING-king.
What does unthinking mean?
- Without proper thought; thoughtless.
- Showing no regard; careless or unconcerned.
- present participle and gerund of unthink
Where does unthinking come from?
From un- + thinking.
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Words that rhyme with unthinking
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Questions about saying unthinking
How do you pronounce unthinking?
Say un-THING-king. The American pronunciation is /ənˈθɪŋkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənˈθɪŋkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unthinking?
Unthinking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THING). Broken into parts: un · THING · king.
Do Americans and Brits say unthinking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ənˈθɪŋkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.