How to pronounce unfathomability
Say it like un-FATH-uh-muh-bih-luh-tee. Unfathomability has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FATH).
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- un
- FATH
- uh
- muh
- bih
- luh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfathomability 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.
- FATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unfathomability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-FATH-uh-muh-bih-luh-tee.
What does unfathomability mean?
- The quality of being unfathomable.
Where does unfathomability come from?
From un- + fathom + -ability.
Questions about saying unfathomability
How do you pronounce unfathomability?
Say un-FATH-uh-muh-bih-luh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈfæðəməbɪləti/. In British English it is /ʌnˈfæðəməbɪləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfathomability?
Unfathomability has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FATH). Broken into parts: un · FATH · uh · muh · bih · luh · tee.
Is unfathomability pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ʌnˈfæðəməbɪləti/ (un-FATH-uh-muh-bih-luh-tee).