How to pronounce uninhabitable
Say it like uhn-in-HAB-uh-tuh-bul. Uninhabitable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAB).
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- uhn
- in
- HAB
- uh
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uninhabitable 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.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep 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 uninhabitable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-in-HAB-uh-tuh-bul.
What does uninhabitable mean?
- Not fit for people (or other living things) to live in; not able to be inhabited.“The earthquake left many homes in the area uninhabitable.”
Where does uninhabitable come from?
From un- + inhabitable.
Questions about saying uninhabitable
How do you pronounce uninhabitable?
Say uhn-in-HAB-uh-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uninhabitable?
Uninhabitable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAB). Broken into parts: uhn · in · HAB · uh · tuh · bul.
Is uninhabitable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətəbəl/ (uhn-in-HAB-uh-tuh-bul).