How to pronounce unbreakable
Say it like un-BRAY-kuh-bul. Unbreakable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAY).
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- un
- BRAY
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbreakable 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- BRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kuhKeep 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 unbreakable
American and British speakers say unbreakable in essentially the same way: /ənˈbreɪkəbəl/ in the US and /ənˈbreɪkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-BRAY-kuh-bul.
What does unbreakable mean?
- Difficult or impossible to break and therefore able to withstand rough usage.“unbreakable comb”
- Resilient.“the unbreakable spirit of the rebels”
- Not able to be broken in.
- Something that cannot be broken.
Where does unbreakable come from?
From un- + break + -able.
Words that rhyme with unbreakable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unbreakable.
Questions about saying unbreakable
How do you pronounce unbreakable?
Say un-BRAY-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈbreɪkəbəl/. In British English it is /ənˈbreɪkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbreakable?
Unbreakable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAY). Broken into parts: un · BRAY · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unbreakable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈbreɪkəbəl/ and the British form is /ənˈbreɪkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.