How to pronounce unallowable
Say it like uhn-uh-LOW-uh-bul. Unallowable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOW).
- uhn
- uh
- LOW
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unallowable 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.
- LOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- uhKeep 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 unallowable
American and British speakers say unallowable in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈlaʊəbəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈlaʊəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-LOW-uh-bul.
What does unallowable mean?
- Not allowable
- For which an allowance may not be claimed
Where does unallowable come from?
From un- + allowable.
Questions about saying unallowable
How do you pronounce unallowable?
Say uhn-uh-LOW-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈlaʊəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈlaʊəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unallowable?
Unallowable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOW). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · LOW · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unallowable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈlaʊəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈlaʊəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.