How to pronounce unascertainable
Say it like uhn-as-er-TAY-nuh-bul. Unascertainable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY).
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- uhn
- as
- er
- TAY
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unascertainable 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.
- asKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 unascertainable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-as-uh-TAY-nuh-bul.
What does unascertainable mean?
- That cannot be ascertained; uncertain, unable to be determined or discovered.
Where does unascertainable come from?
From un- + ascertainable.
Words that rhyme with unascertainable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unascertainable.
Questions about saying unascertainable
How do you pronounce unascertainable?
Say uhn-as-er-TAY-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnæsɚˈteɪnəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnæsəˈteɪnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unascertainable?
Unascertainable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY). Broken into parts: uhn · as · er · TAY · nuh · bul.
Is unascertainable 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 /ˌʌnæsəˈteɪnəbəl/ (uhn-as-uh-TAY-nuh-bul).