How to pronounce unably
Say it like uh-NAY-blee. Unably has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- uh
- NAY
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unably 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 "u" in cup.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unably
American and British speakers say unably in essentially the same way: /ʌˈneɪbli/ in the US and /ʌˈneɪbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NAY-blee.
What does unably mean?
- In an unable way; without skill or ability.
Where does unably come from?
From Middle English un-ably, unabilly, equivalent to unable + -ly.
Questions about saying unably
How do you pronounce unably?
Say uh-NAY-blee. The American pronunciation is /ʌˈneɪbli/. In British English it is /ʌˈneɪbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unably?
Unably has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: uh · NAY · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say unably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌˈneɪbli/ and the British form is /ʌˈneɪbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.