How to pronounce ungovernable
Say it like un-GUHV-er-nuh-bul. Ungovernable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHV).
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- un
- GUHV
- er
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ungovernable 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.
- GUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nuhKeep 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 ungovernable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-GUHV-uh-nuh-bul.
What does ungovernable mean?
- Not governable; unable to be governed.
- Unable to be managed or controlled.“a man with an ungovernable temper”
Where does ungovernable come from?
From un- + governable.
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Questions about saying ungovernable
How do you pronounce ungovernable?
Say un-GUHV-er-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈɡʌvɚnəbəl/. In British English it is /ənˈɡʌvənəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ungovernable?
Ungovernable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHV). Broken into parts: un · GUHV · er · nuh · bul.
Is ungovernable 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 /ənˈɡʌvənəbəl/ (un-GUHV-uh-nuh-bul).