How to pronounce unassailable
Say it like uhn-uh-SAY-luh-bul. Unassailable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY).
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- uhn
- uh
- SAY
- luh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unassailable 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.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luhKeep 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 unassailable
American and British speakers say unassailable in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈseɪləbəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈseɪləbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-SAY-luh-bul.
What does unassailable mean?
- Secure against attack; impregnable.
- Undeniable, incontestable or incontrovertible.“She won the debate with her unassailable logic.”
- Something, such as a belief, that cannot be assailed.
Where does unassailable come from?
From un- + assailable.
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Words that rhyme with unassailable
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Questions about saying unassailable
How do you pronounce unassailable?
Say uhn-uh-SAY-luh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈseɪləbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈseɪləbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unassailable?
Unassailable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · SAY · luh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unassailable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈseɪləbəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈseɪləbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.