How to pronounce unobtainable
Say it like uhn-ub-TAY-nuh-bul. Unobtainable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- uhn
- ub
- TAY
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unobtainable 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.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nuhKeep 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 unobtainable
American and British speakers say unobtainable in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəbˈteɪnəbəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnəbˈteɪnəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-ub-TAY-nuh-bul.
What does unobtainable mean?
- Unable to be obtained: not able to be acquired or reached.
- Someone or something that cannot be obtained.
Where does unobtainable come from?
From un- + obtainable.
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Words that rhyme with unobtainable
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Questions about saying unobtainable
How do you pronounce unobtainable?
Say uhn-ub-TAY-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəbˈteɪnəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəbˈteɪnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unobtainable?
Unobtainable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: uhn · ub · TAY · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unobtainable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəbˈteɪnəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəbˈteɪnəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.