How to pronounce unwavering
Say it like un-WAY-vuh-ring. Unwavering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAY).
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- un
- WAY
- vuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unwavering 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.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unwavering
American and British speakers say unwavering in essentially the same way: /ənˈweɪvərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌʌnˈweɪvərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-WAY-vuh-ring.
What does unwavering mean?
- Always on course and steady.
- Not doubting or unsure; decisive, firm, resolute.
Where does unwavering come from?
From un- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + wavering (“being in doubt, indecisive”).
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Words that rhyme with unwavering
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Questions about saying unwavering
How do you pronounce unwavering?
Say un-WAY-vuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ənˈweɪvərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈweɪvərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unwavering?
Unwavering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAY). Broken into parts: un · WAY · vuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say unwavering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈweɪvərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌʌnˈweɪvərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.