How to pronounce untiring
Say it like uhn-TY-ring. Untiring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY).
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- uhn
- TY
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untiring 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.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of untiring
American and British speakers say untiring in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnˈtaɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌʌnˈtaɪrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-TY-ring.
What does untiring mean?
- Not able to be tired; inexhaustible, tireless.
- Resolute, unfailing.
- present participle and gerund of untire
Where does untiring come from?
From un- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + tiring (“that tire or tires”, adjective).
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Words that rhyme with untiring
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Questions about saying untiring
How do you pronounce untiring?
Say uhn-TY-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈtaɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈtaɪrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untiring?
Untiring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY). Broken into parts: uhn · TY · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say untiring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnˈtaɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌʌnˈtaɪrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.