How to pronounce unelectable
Say it like uhn-ih-LEK-tuh-bul. Unelectable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK).
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- uhn
- ih
- LEK
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unelectable 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEKSay 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 unelectable
American and British speakers say unelectable in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnɪˈlɛktəbəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnɪˈlɛktəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-ih-LEK-tuh-bul.
What does unelectable mean?
- Incapable or unlikely of being elected to political office, especially due to a lack of suitable qualities or policies.
- A person who is unable, unlikely, or unfit to be elected to office.
Where does unelectable come from?
From un- + electable.
Words that rhyme with unelectable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unelectable.
Questions about saying unelectable
How do you pronounce unelectable?
Say uhn-ih-LEK-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɪˈlɛktəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɪˈlɛktəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unelectable?
Unelectable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK). Broken into parts: uhn · ih · LEK · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unelectable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnɪˈlɛktəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnɪˈlɛktəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.