How to pronounce undetectable
Say it like un-dih-TEK-tuh-bul. Undetectable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK).
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- un
- dih
- TEK
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undetectable 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep 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 undetectable
American and British speakers say undetectable in essentially the same way: /əndɪˈtɛktəbəl/ in the US and /əndɪˈtɛktəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-dih-TEK-tuh-bul.
What does undetectable mean?
- Unable to be detected; not detectable.
Where does undetectable come from?
From un- + detectable.
Words that rhyme with undetectable
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Questions about saying undetectable
How do you pronounce undetectable?
Say un-dih-TEK-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əndɪˈtɛktəbəl/. In British English it is /əndɪˈtɛktəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undetectable?
Undetectable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK). Broken into parts: un · dih · TEK · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say undetectable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əndɪˈtɛktəbəl/ and the British form is /əndɪˈtɛktəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.