How to pronounce unknowable
Say it like un-NOH-uh-bul. Unknowable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- un
- NOH
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unknowable 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.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 unknowable
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: un-NOH-uh-bul.
What does unknowable mean?
- Not knowable; not able to be known.
- Something that cannot be known.
Where does unknowable come from?
From un- + knowable.
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Questions about saying unknowable
How do you pronounce unknowable?
Say un-NOH-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈnoʊəbəl/. In British English it is /ʌnˈnəʊəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unknowable?
Unknowable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: un · NOH · uh · bul.
Is unknowable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ʌnˈnəʊəbəl/ (un-NOH-uh-bul).