How to pronounce unavoidable
Say it like uhn-uh-VOY-duh-bul. Unavoidable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOY).
- uhn
- uh
- VOY
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unavoidable 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.
- VOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- duhKeep 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 unavoidable
American and British speakers say unavoidable in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-VOY-duh-bul.
What does unavoidable mean?
- Impossible to avoid; bound to happen.“an unavoidable urge”
- Not voidable; incapable of being made null or void.
- Something that cannot be avoided.
Where does unavoidable come from?
From Middle English unavoidable, equivalent to un- + avoidable.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying unavoidable
How do you pronounce unavoidable?
Say uhn-uh-VOY-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unavoidable?
Unavoidable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOY). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · VOY · duh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unavoidable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.