How to pronounce unaffordable
Say it like uh-nuh-FOR-duh-bul. Unaffordable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR).
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- uh
- nuh
- FOR
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unaffordable 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhKeep 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 unaffordable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-nuh-FAW-duh-bul.
What does unaffordable mean?
- Too expensive to be afforded.
Where does unaffordable come from?
From un- + affordable.
Questions about saying unaffordable
How do you pronounce unaffordable?
Say uh-nuh-FOR-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ənəˈfɔrdəbəl/. In British English it is /ənəˈfɔːdəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unaffordable?
Unaffordable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR). Broken into parts: uh · nuh · FOR · duh · bul.
Is unaffordable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ənəˈfɔːdəbəl/ (uh-nuh-FAW-duh-bul).