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How to pronounce:
unwilling
Phonetic Transcription:
ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ
Examples:
Calm and still, yet unwilling to backdown.
He was unwilling to disclose the nature of the proof.
Pk was unwilling to disclose the nature of the proof.
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Common mistakes of unwilling pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "un-WIL-ling" [ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ]. Tip: Remember to stress the second syllable in "unwilling" [ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ] to sound natural.
- Vowel confusion: The "u" in "unwilling" can be mispronounced as "uh" instead of the correct "ʌ". This leads to saying "unwilling" as [ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ] instead of [ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ]. Tip: Focus on the "ʌ" sound for clarity.
- Silent "g": Some may mistakenly pronounce the "g" in "unwilling," resulting in "unwilling" sounding like "unwilling" [ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ]. Tip: Remember that "unwilling" has no pronounced "g"; it's silent.
- Overemphasis on "ing": Learners often stress the "ing" too much, making it sound like "unwilling" [ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ]. Tip: Keep the "ing" soft and subtle to maintain the flow of the word.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some might pronounce "unwilling" with a long "i" sound, leading to "unwilling" sounding like "unweeling" [ʌnˈwiːlɪŋ]. Tip: Use the short "ɪ" sound in "willing" for proper pronunciation.