How to pronounce unlickable
Say it like un-LIK-uh-bul. Unlickable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIK).
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- un
- LIK
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unlickable 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.
- LIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 unlickable
American and British speakers say unlickable in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈlɪkəbəl/ in the US and /ʌnˈlɪkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-LIK-uh-bul.
What does unlickable mean?
- Incapable of, or unsuitable for, being licked.
- That cannot be defeated or overcome.
Where does unlickable come from?
From un- + lickable. By surface analysis, un- + lick + -able.
Words that rhyme with unlickable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unlickable.
Questions about saying unlickable
How do you pronounce unlickable?
Say un-LIK-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈlɪkəbəl/. In British English it is /ʌnˈlɪkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unlickable?
Unlickable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIK). Broken into parts: un · LIK · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unlickable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈlɪkəbəl/ and the British form is /ʌnˈlɪkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.