How to pronounce uncontrollable
Say it like uhn-kun-TROH-luh-bul. Uncontrollable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROH).
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- uhn
- kun
- TROH
- luh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncontrollable 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep 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 uncontrollable
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uhn-kun-TROH-luh-bul.
What does uncontrollable mean?
- Not able to be controlled, contained or governed.“She got the uncontrollable urge for some chocolate.”
Where does uncontrollable come from?
From un- + controllable.
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Questions about saying uncontrollable
How do you pronounce uncontrollable?
Say uhn-kun-TROH-luh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnkənˈtrəʊləbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncontrollable?
Uncontrollable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROH). Broken into parts: uhn · kun · TROH · luh · bul.
Is uncontrollable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌʌnkənˈtrəʊləbəl/ (uhn-kun-TROH-luh-bul).