How to pronounce unwitting
Say it like un-WIT-ing. Unwitting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIT).
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- un
- WIT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unwitting 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.
- WITSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of unwitting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-WIT-ing.
What does unwitting mean?
- Unaware or uninformed; oblivious.
- Unintentional.
Where does unwitting come from?
From Middle English unwittinge, unwitand, from Old English unwitende (“unwitting; not knowing; unaware; unconscious”), from Proto-Germanic *unwitandz (“not knowing”), equivalent to un- + witting.
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Questions about saying unwitting
How do you pronounce unwitting?
Say un-WIT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ənˈwɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənˈwɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unwitting?
Unwitting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIT). Broken into parts: un · WIT · ing.
Is unwitting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ənˈwɪtɪŋ/ (un-WIT-ing).