How to pronounce undecipherable
Say it like un-dih-SY-fuh-ruh-bul. Undecipherable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
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- un
- dih
- SY
- fuh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undecipherable 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 "u" in cup.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 undecipherable
American and British speakers say undecipherable in essentially the same way: /ʌndɪˈsaɪfərəbəl/ in the US and /ʌndɪˈsaɪfərəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-dih-SY-fuh-ruh-bul.
What does undecipherable mean?
- Not easily deciphered; difficult to read.
Where does undecipherable come from?
From un- + decipherable.
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Words that rhyme with undecipherable
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Questions about saying undecipherable
How do you pronounce undecipherable?
Say un-dih-SY-fuh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ʌndɪˈsaɪfərəbəl/. In British English it is /ʌndɪˈsaɪfərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undecipherable?
Undecipherable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: un · dih · SY · fuh · ruh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say undecipherable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌndɪˈsaɪfərəbəl/ and the British form is /ʌndɪˈsaɪfərəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.