How to pronounce unattainable
Say it like uhn-uh-TAY-nuh-bul. Unattainable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- uhn
- uh
- TAY
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unattainable 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.
- 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 unattainable
American and British speakers say unattainable in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-TAY-nuh-bul.
What does unattainable mean?
- Impossible to attain or reach; unable to accomplish
- Anything that cannot be attained.
Where does unattainable come from?
From un- + attain + -able.
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Words that rhyme with unattainable
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Questions about saying unattainable
How do you pronounce unattainable?
Say uhn-uh-TAY-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unattainable?
Unattainable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · TAY · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unattainable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.