How to pronounce unjustifiable
Say it like uhn-juhs-tih-FY-uh-bul. Unjustifiable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FY).
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- uhn
- juhs
- tih
- FY
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
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- Unstressed
Unjustifiable 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.
- juhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 unjustifiable
American and British speakers say unjustifiable in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnˌdʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnˌdʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-juhs-tih-FY-uh-bul.
What does unjustifiable mean?
- That cannot be justified, excused or pardoned.
Where does unjustifiable come from?
From un- + justifiable.
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Questions about saying unjustifiable
How do you pronounce unjustifiable?
Say uhn-juhs-tih-FY-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˌdʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˌdʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unjustifiable?
Unjustifiable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FY). Broken into parts: uhn · juhs · tih · FY · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unjustifiable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnˌdʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnˌdʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.