How to pronounce unforeseeable
Say it like uhn-for-SEE-uh-bul. Unforeseeable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE).
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- uhn
- for
- SEE
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unforeseeable 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.
- forKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 unforeseeable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-faw-SEE-uh-bul.
What does unforeseeable mean?
- Incapable of being foreseen or anticipated.
Where does unforeseeable come from?
From un- + foreseeable.
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Words that rhyme with unforeseeable
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Questions about saying unforeseeable
How do you pronounce unforeseeable?
Say uhn-for-SEE-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnfɔrˈsiəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unforeseeable?
Unforeseeable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE). Broken into parts: uhn · for · SEE · uh · bul.
Is unforeseeable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːəbəl/ (uhn-faw-SEE-uh-bul).