How to pronounce unlivable
Say it like un-LIV-uh-bul. Unlivable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIV).
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- un
- LIV
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unlivable 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIVSay 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 unlivable
American and British speakers say unlivable in essentially the same way: /ənˈlɪvəbəl/ in the US and /ənˈlɪvəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-LIV-uh-bul.
What does unlivable mean?
- That cannot be lived.“an unlivable life”
- Unfit to be lived in; uninhabitable.“an unlivable planet”
Where does unlivable come from?
From un- + livable.
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Words that rhyme with unlivable
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Questions about saying unlivable
How do you pronounce unlivable?
Say un-LIV-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈlɪvəbəl/. In British English it is /ənˈlɪvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unlivable?
Unlivable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIV). Broken into parts: un · LIV · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unlivable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈlɪvəbəl/ and the British form is /ənˈlɪvəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.