How to pronounce unmistakable
Say it like uhn-mih-STAY-kuh-bul. Unmistakable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY).
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- uhn
- mih
- STAY
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unmistakable 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kuhKeep 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 unmistakable
American and British speakers say unmistakable in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-mih-STAY-kuh-bul.
What does unmistakable mean?
- Unique, such that it cannot be mistaken for something else.
Where does unmistakable come from?
From un- + mistake + -able.
Words that rhyme with unmistakable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unmistakable.
Questions about saying unmistakable
How do you pronounce unmistakable?
Say uhn-mih-STAY-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unmistakable?
Unmistakable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY). Broken into parts: uhn · mih · STAY · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unmistakable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.