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