How to pronounce unalterable
Say it like uh-NAWL-tuh-ruh-bul. Unalterable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAWL).
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- uh
- NAWL
- tuh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unalterable 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.
- NAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 unalterable
American and British speakers say unalterable in essentially the same way: /əˈnɔltərəbəl/ in the US and /əˈnɔːltərəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NAWL-tuh-ruh-bul.
What does unalterable mean?
- Incapable of being altered, or of changing.
- Irreversible, irrevocable.
Where does unalterable come from?
From un- + alterable.
Questions about saying unalterable
How do you pronounce unalterable?
Say uh-NAWL-tuh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɔltərəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈnɔːltərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unalterable?
Unalterable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAWL). Broken into parts: uh · NAWL · tuh · ruh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unalterable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnɔltərəbəl/ and the British form is /əˈnɔːltərəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.