How to pronounce unaccountably
Say it like uhn-uh-KOWN-tuh-blee. Unaccountably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOWN).
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- uhn
- uh
- KOWN
- tuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unaccountably 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unaccountably
American and British speakers say unaccountably in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbli/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-KOWN-tuh-blee.
What does unaccountably mean?
- Not able to be explained logically. Without being accountable, or reasonable.“After all that hard work, he unaccountably failed to take out the patent.”
Where does unaccountably come from?
From unaccountable + -ly.
Questions about saying unaccountably
How do you pronounce unaccountably?
Say uhn-uh-KOWN-tuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbli/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unaccountably?
Unaccountably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOWN). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · KOWN · tuh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say unaccountably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbli/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.