How to pronounce unavailable
Say it like uhn-uh-VAY-luh-bul. Unavailable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- uhn
- uh
- VAY
- luh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unavailable 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.
- VAYSay 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 unavailable
American and British speakers say unavailable in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-VAY-luh-bul.
What does unavailable mean?
- not available or accessible or at hand“fresh milk was unavailable during the emergency”“his secretary said he was unavailable for comment”
Where does unavailable come from?
From un- + available.
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Words that rhyme with unavailable
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Questions about saying unavailable
How do you pronounce unavailable?
Say uhn-uh-VAY-luh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unavailable?
Unavailable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · VAY · luh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unavailable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.