How to pronounce unatonable
Say it like un-uh-TOH-nuh-bul. Unatonable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce unatonable. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- un
- uh
- TOH
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unatonable 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.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 unatonable
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: un-uh-TOH-nuh-bul.
What does unatonable mean?
- Incapable of being atoned for; inexpiable.
Where does unatonable come from?
From un- + atonable.
Questions about saying unatonable
How do you pronounce unatonable?
Say un-uh-TOH-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ʌnəˈtoʊnəbəl/. In British English it is /ʌnəˈtəʊnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unatonable?
Unatonable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH). Broken into parts: un · uh · TOH · nuh · bul.
Is unatonable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ʌnəˈtəʊnəbəl/ (un-uh-TOH-nuh-bul).