How to pronounce unwillingness
Say it like un-WIL-ing-nis. Unwillingness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIL).
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- un
- WIL
- ing
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unwillingness 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.
- WILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unwillingness
American and British speakers say unwillingness in essentially the same way: /ənˈwɪlɪŋnɪs/ in the US and /ənˈwɪlɪŋnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-WIL-ing-nis.
What does unwillingness mean?
- The property of being unwilling.
Where does unwillingness come from?
From unwilling + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unwillingness
How do you pronounce unwillingness?
Say un-WIL-ing-nis. The American pronunciation is /ənˈwɪlɪŋnɪs/. In British English it is /ənˈwɪlɪŋnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unwillingness?
Unwillingness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIL). Broken into parts: un · WIL · ing · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say unwillingness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈwɪlɪŋnɪs/ and the British form is /ənˈwɪlɪŋnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.