How to pronounce unaccountable
Say it like uhn-uh-KOWN-tuh-bul. Unaccountable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOWN).
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- uhn
- uh
- KOWN
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unaccountable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unaccountable
American and British speakers say unaccountable in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-KOWN-tuh-bul.
What does unaccountable mean?
- Inexplicable; unable to be accounted for or explained.
- Not responsible; free from accountability or control.
Where does unaccountable come from?
From un- + accountable.
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Words that rhyme with unaccountable
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Questions about saying unaccountable
How do you pronounce unaccountable?
Say uhn-uh-KOWN-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unaccountable?
Unaccountable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOWN). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · KOWN · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unaccountable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.