How to pronounce unbuildable
Say it like un-BIL-duh-bul. Unbuildable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL).
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- un
- BIL
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbuildable 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.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 unbuildable
American and British speakers say unbuildable in essentially the same way: /ənˈbɪldəbəl/ in the US and /ənˈbɪldəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-BIL-duh-bul.
What does unbuildable mean?
- Not buildable; that cannot be built.
Where does unbuildable come from?
From un- + buildable.
Questions about saying unbuildable
How do you pronounce unbuildable?
Say un-BIL-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈbɪldəbəl/. In British English it is /ənˈbɪldəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbuildable?
Unbuildable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL). Broken into parts: un · BIL · duh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unbuildable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈbɪldəbəl/ and the British form is /ənˈbɪldəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.