How to Pronounce Unsettling

To pronounce "unsettling", say UNS-ettl-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

UNS-ettl-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “unsettling”

"unsettling" has 3 syllables: uns-ettl-ing. It rhymes with settling and nettling, if that helps it stick.

What does unsettling mean?

verb

  1. To make upset or uncomfortable

    “Don't unsettle the horses or they'll bolt.”

  2. To bring into disorder or disarray

noun

  1. The weakening of some previously established system or norm.

adjective

  1. That makes one troubled or uneasy; disquieting or distressing.

Antonyms

settle

Words that rhyme with unsettling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

settlingnettlingfettlingmetallingmetalingdettlingetling

Related words

fazeunnerveenervatedisquietingdisconcertingdisturbingtroublingalarming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unsettling"?▾

"Unsettling" has 3 syllables: uns · ettl · ing.

What does "unsettling" mean?▾

Unsettling: To make upset or uncomfortable

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