How to pronounce unfailable
Say it like uhn-FAY-luh-bul. Unfailable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY).
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- uhn
- FAY
- luh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfailable 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.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luhKeep 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 unfailable
American and British speakers say unfailable in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnˈfeɪləbəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnˈfeɪləbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-FAY-luh-bul.
What does unfailable mean?
- Impossible to fail.“an unfailable test”
Where does unfailable come from?
From un- + fail + -able.
Words that rhyme with unfailable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unfailable.
Questions about saying unfailable
How do you pronounce unfailable?
Say uhn-FAY-luh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈfeɪləbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈfeɪləbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfailable?
Unfailable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY). Broken into parts: uhn · FAY · luh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unfailable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnˈfeɪləbəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnˈfeɪləbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.