How to pronounce ungraspable
Say it like un-GRAH-spuh-bul. Ungraspable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAH).
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- un
- GRAH
- spuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ungraspable 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 "u" in cup.
- GRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- spuhKeep 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 ungraspable
American and British speakers say ungraspable in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈɡrɑspəbəl/ in the US and /ʌnˈɡrɑːspəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-GRAH-spuh-bul.
What does ungraspable mean?
- Not able to be reached or grasped.
- Not able to be remembered or comprehended.
Where does ungraspable come from?
From un- + graspable.
Questions about saying ungraspable
How do you pronounce ungraspable?
Say un-GRAH-spuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈɡrɑspəbəl/. In British English it is /ʌnˈɡrɑːspəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ungraspable?
Ungraspable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAH). Broken into parts: un · GRAH · spuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say ungraspable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈɡrɑspəbəl/ and the British form is /ʌnˈɡrɑːspəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.