How to pronounce unimaginable
Say it like uhn-ih-MAJ-ih-nuh-bul. Unimaginable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAJ).
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- uhn
- ih
- MAJ
- ih
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unimaginable 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 unimaginable
American and British speakers say unimaginable in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-ih-MAJ-ih-nuh-bul.
What does unimaginable mean?
- Unable to be imagined; inconceivable or mind-boggling; beyond belief.
Where does unimaginable come from?
From un- + imagine + -able.
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Questions about saying unimaginable
How do you pronounce unimaginable?
Say uhn-ih-MAJ-ih-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unimaginable?
Unimaginable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAJ). Broken into parts: uhn · ih · MAJ · ih · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unimaginable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.