How to pronounce unveiling
Say it like un-VAY-ling. Unveiling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- un
- VAY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unveiling 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.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unveiling
American and British speakers say unveiling in essentially the same way: /ənˈveɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ənˈveɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-VAY-ling.
What does unveiling mean?
- The act of unveiling or uncovering.
- A ceremony for the first public showing of something.
- present participle and gerund of unveil How to pronounce unveil
Words that rhyme with unveiling
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Questions about saying unveiling
How do you pronounce unveiling?
Say un-VAY-ling. The American pronunciation is /ənˈveɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənˈveɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unveiling?
Unveiling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: un · VAY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say unveiling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈveɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ənˈveɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.