How to Pronounce "unforgiving"
word
ənfɝˈɡɪvɪŋ
uhn-fer-GIV-ing
ʌnfəɡˈɪvɪŋ
un-fuh-GIV-ing
Definition
Not willing to forgive mistakes or faults; also describing something harsh or very difficult, with no mercy or allowance for error.
IPA Transcription
American English
ənfɝˈɡɪvɪŋ
British English
ʌnfəɡˈɪvɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-fer-GIV-ing
UK
un-fuh-GIV-ing
Listen in Context
This teacher is very unforgiving about mistakes.
The desert is an unforgiving place.
His schedule is unforgiving and leaves no time to rest.
This exam is unforgiving—one small mistake and you lose points.