How to Pronounce Unassuming

To pronounce "unassuming", say UN-ass-um-ing — 4 syllables, IPA /ʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “unassuming”

"unassuming" has 4 syllables: un-ass-um-ing. It rhymes with consuming and glooming, if that helps it stick.

What does unassuming mean?

adjective

  1. Modest and having no pretensions or ostentation

Words that rhyme with unassuming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

consuminggloomingbloominggroomingboomingfumingassumingloomingpresumingbroomingdoomingresuming

Related words

modestretiringhumblelowlysmallpretentionself-effacingpretensionless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unassuming"?▾

"Unassuming" has 4 syllables: un · ass · um · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "unassuming"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unassuming" is /ʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/.

What does "unassuming" mean?▾

Unassuming: Modest and having no pretensions or ostentation

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