How to pronounce unpalatable
Say it like un-PAL-uh-tuh-bul. Unpalatable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAL).
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- un
- PAL
- uh
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unpalatable 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.
- PALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep 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 unpalatable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-PAL-uh-tuh-bul.
What does unpalatable mean?
- Unpleasant to the taste.
- Unpleasant or disagreeable.
- Anything distasteful.
Where does unpalatable come from?
From un- + palatable.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unpalatable
How do you pronounce unpalatable?
Say un-PAL-uh-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈpælətəbəl/. In British English it is /ənˈpælətəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unpalatable?
Unpalatable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAL). Broken into parts: un · PAL · uh · tuh · bul.
Is unpalatable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ənˈpælətəbəl/ (un-PAL-uh-tuh-bul).