How to pronounce unforgivable
Say it like uhn-for-GHIV-uh-bul. Unforgivable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHIV).
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- uhn
- for
- GHIV
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unforgivable 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.
- GHIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 unforgivable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-faw-GHIV-uh-bul.
What does unforgivable mean?
- Not forgivable; inexcusable.“People who smuggle artifacts, blood diamonds and ivory trinkets on the black market are unforgivable in my mind.”
Where does unforgivable come from?
From un- + forgivable.
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Words that rhyme with unforgivable
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Questions about saying unforgivable
How do you pronounce unforgivable?
Say uhn-for-GHIV-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnfɔrˈɡɪvəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnfɔːˈɡɪvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unforgivable?
Unforgivable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHIV). Broken into parts: uhn · for · GHIV · uh · bul.
Is unforgivable 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 /ˌʌnfɔːˈɡɪvəbəl/ (uhn-faw-GHIV-uh-bul).