How to pronounce unexplainable
Say it like uhn-ik-SPLAY-nuh-bul. Unexplainable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPLAY).
- uhn
- ik
- SPLAY
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unexplainable 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 unexplainable
American and British speakers say unexplainable in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnəbəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-ik-SPLAY-nuh-bul.
What does unexplainable mean?
- That doesn't have a known or readily available explanation.
Where does unexplainable come from?
From un- + explainable.
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Questions about saying unexplainable
How do you pronounce unexplainable?
Say uhn-ik-SPLAY-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unexplainable?
Unexplainable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPLAY). Broken into parts: uhn · ik · SPLAY · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unexplainable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.