How to pronounce unaccustomable
Say it like uhn-uh-KUHS-tuh-muh-bul. Unaccustomable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHS).
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- uhn
- uh
- KUHS
- tuh
- muh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unaccustomable 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.
- KUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep 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 unaccustomable
American and British speakers say unaccustomable in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəməbəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəməbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-KUHS-tuh-muh-bul.
What does unaccustomable mean?
- Unusual, unexpected, unaccountable.
Where does unaccustomable come from?
From un- + accustomable, in later use perhaps as an alteration of unaccustomed; compare Middle Scots unaccustomabill.
Questions about saying unaccustomable
How do you pronounce unaccustomable?
Say uhn-uh-KUHS-tuh-muh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəməbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəməbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unaccustomable?
Unaccustomable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHS). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · KUHS · tuh · muh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unaccustomable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəməbəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəməbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.