How to pronounce undesirable
Say it like uhn-dih-ZY-ruh-bul. Undesirable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZY).
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- uhn
- dih
- ZY
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undesirable 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 undesirable
American and British speakers say undesirable in essentially the same way: /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/ in the US and /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-dih-ZY-ruh-bul.
What does undesirable mean?
- Not desirable, objectionable or not likely to please.
- An undesirable person.
Where does undesirable come from?
From un- + desirable.
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Questions about saying undesirable
How do you pronounce undesirable?
Say uhn-dih-ZY-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undesirable?
Undesirable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZY). Broken into parts: uhn · dih · ZY · ruh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say undesirable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.