How to pronounce unwinding
Say it like un-WYNE-ding. Unwinding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WYNE).
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- un
- WYNE
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unwinding 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.
- WYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unwinding
American and British speakers say unwinding in essentially the same way: /ənˈwaɪndɪŋ/ in the US and /ənˈwaɪndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-WYNE-ding.
What does unwinding mean?
- present participle and gerund of unwind How to pronounce unwind
- The act by which something is unwound.
- Not winding or meandering; straight, direct.“the long and unwinding road to recovery”
Words that rhyme with unwinding
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Questions about saying unwinding
How do you pronounce unwinding?
Say un-WYNE-ding. The American pronunciation is /ənˈwaɪndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənˈwaɪndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unwinding?
Unwinding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WYNE). Broken into parts: un · WYNE · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say unwinding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈwaɪndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ənˈwaɪndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.