How to pronounce unbelievable
Say it like uhn-buh-LEE-vuh-bul. Unbelievable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- uhn
- buh
- LEE
- vuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbelievable 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuhKeep 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 unbelievable
American and British speakers say unbelievable in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnbəˈlivəbəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-buh-LEE-vuh-bul.
What does unbelievable mean?
- beyond belief or understanding“at incredible speed”“the book's plot is simply incredible”
- having a probability too low to inspire belief
Where does unbelievable come from?
From un- + believable.
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Words that rhyme with unbelievable
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Questions about saying unbelievable
How do you pronounce unbelievable?
Say uhn-buh-LEE-vuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnbəˈlivəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbelievable?
Unbelievable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: uhn · buh · LEE · vuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unbelievable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnbəˈlivəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.