How to pronounce unflappable
Say it like un-FLAP-uh-bul. Unflappable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAP).
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- un
- FLAP
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unflappable 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- FLAPSay 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unflappable
American and British speakers say unflappable in essentially the same way: /ənˈflæpəbəl/ in the US and /ənˈflæpəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-FLAP-uh-bul.
What does unflappable mean?
- Remaining composed and level-headed at all times; impossible to fluster; not becoming frustrated or irritated easily.
Where does unflappable come from?
From un- + flap (“to upset, stir”) + -able.
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Questions about saying unflappable
How do you pronounce unflappable?
Say un-FLAP-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈflæpəbəl/. In British English it is /ənˈflæpəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unflappable?
Unflappable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAP). Broken into parts: un · FLAP · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unflappable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈflæpəbəl/ and the British form is /ənˈflæpəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.