How to pronounce unforgettable
Say it like uhn-fer-GHET-uh-bul. Unforgettable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHET).
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- uhn
- fer
- GHET
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unforgettable 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.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- GHETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 unforgettable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-fuh-GHET-uh-bul.
What does unforgettable mean?
- Very difficult or impossible to forget.“The things he subjected me to were horrible and unforgettable.”
Where does unforgettable come from?
From un- + forget + -able or un- + forgettable.
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Questions about saying unforgettable
How do you pronounce unforgettable?
Say uhn-fer-GHET-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnfɚˈɡɛtəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnfəˈɡɛtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unforgettable?
Unforgettable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHET). Broken into parts: uhn · fer · GHET · uh · bul.
Is unforgettable 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 /ˌʌnfəˈɡɛtəbəl/ (uhn-fuh-GHET-uh-bul).