How to pronounce unanswerable
Say it like uhn-AN-suh-ruh-bul. Unanswerable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌʌˈnænsərəbəl/uhn-AN-suh-ruh-bul
UK British/ʌˈnɑːnsərəbəl/uh-NAHN-suh-ruh-bul
- uhn
- AN
- suh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unanswerable 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.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep 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 unanswerable
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: uh-NAHN-suh-ruh-bul.
What does unanswerable mean?
adjective
- Not answerable; impossible to answer.
- Impossible to dispute or rebut; irrefutable; conclusive.
- Something that cannot be answered.
Where does unanswerable come from?
From un- + answerable.
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Questions about saying unanswerable
How do you pronounce unanswerable?
Say uhn-AN-suh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌˈnænsərəbəl/. In British English it is /ʌˈnɑːnsərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unanswerable?
Unanswerable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN). Broken into parts: uhn · AN · suh · ruh · bul.
Is unanswerable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ʌˈnɑːnsərəbəl/ (uh-NAHN-suh-ruh-bul).