How to pronounce unconscionable
Say it like uhn-KON-chuh-nuh-bul. Unconscionable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
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- uhn
- KON
- chuh
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unconscionable 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 unconscionable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: un-KON-shuh-nuh-bul.
What does unconscionable mean?
- Not conscionable; unscrupulous and lacking principles or conscience.
- Excessive, imprudent or unreasonable.“The effective rate of interest was unconscionable, but not legally usurious.”
Where does unconscionable come from?
From un- + conscionable.
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Questions about saying unconscionable
How do you pronounce unconscionable?
Say uhn-KON-chuh-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌənˈkɑntʃənəbəl/. In British English it is /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unconscionable?
Unconscionable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: uhn · KON · chuh · nuh · bul.
Is unconscionable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbəl/ (un-KON-shuh-nuh-bul).