How to pronounce unamenable
Say it like un-uh-MEE-nuh-bul. Unamenable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE).
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- un
- uh
- MEE
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unamenable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep 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 unamenable
American and British speakers say unamenable in essentially the same way: /ʌnəˈminəbəl/ in the US and /ʌnəˈmiːnəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-uh-MEE-nuh-bul.
What does unamenable mean?
- Not amenable; unsusceptible, unreceptive.“Brian was utterly unamenable to any of my suggestions.”
Where does unamenable come from?
From un- + amenable.
Questions about saying unamenable
How do you pronounce unamenable?
Say un-uh-MEE-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ʌnəˈminəbəl/. In British English it is /ʌnəˈmiːnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unamenable?
Unamenable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE). Broken into parts: un · uh · MEE · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unamenable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnəˈminəbəl/ and the British form is /ʌnəˈmiːnəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.