How to pronounce undownable
Say it like un-DOW-nuh-bul. Undownable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOW).
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- un
- DOW
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undownable 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.
- DOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- 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 undownable
American and British speakers say undownable in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈdaʊnəbəl/ in the US and /ʌnˈdaʊnəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-DOW-nuh-bul.
What does undownable mean?
- Undeniably important; which cannot be played down or ignored.
- Invincible; which cannot be brought down or overcome.
Where does undownable come from?
From un- + downable.
Questions about saying undownable
How do you pronounce undownable?
Say un-DOW-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈdaʊnəbəl/. In British English it is /ʌnˈdaʊnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undownable?
Undownable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOW). Broken into parts: un · DOW · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say undownable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈdaʊnəbəl/ and the British form is /ʌnˈdaʊnəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.