How to pronounce unmanageable
Say it like un-MAN-ih-juh-bul. Unmanageable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN).
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- un
- MAN
- ih
- juh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unmanageable 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.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- juhKeep 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 unmanageable
American and British speakers say unmanageable in essentially the same way: /ənˈmænɪdʒəbəl/ in the US and /ənˈmænɪdʒəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-MAN-ih-juh-bul.
What does unmanageable mean?
- Not manageable; not readily submitting to handling or management; not easily restrained, governed, or directed.
Where does unmanageable come from?
From un- + manageable.
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Questions about saying unmanageable
How do you pronounce unmanageable?
Say un-MAN-ih-juh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈmænɪdʒəbəl/. In British English it is /ənˈmænɪdʒəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unmanageable?
Unmanageable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN). Broken into parts: un · MAN · ih · juh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unmanageable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈmænɪdʒəbəl/ and the British form is /ənˈmænɪdʒəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.