How to pronounce unyielding
Say it like uh-NYEEL-ding. Unyielding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYEEL).
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- uh
- NYEEL
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unyielding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unyielding
American and British speakers say unyielding in essentially the same way: /əˈnjildɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈnjiːldɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NYEEL-ding.
What does unyielding mean?
- Not giving in; not bending; stubborn.“unyielding pressure”
Where does unyielding come from?
From un- + yielding.
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Words that rhyme with unyielding
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Questions about saying unyielding
How do you pronounce unyielding?
Say uh-NYEEL-ding. The American pronunciation is /əˈnjildɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈnjiːldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unyielding?
Unyielding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYEEL). Broken into parts: uh · NYEEL · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say unyielding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnjildɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈnjiːldɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.