How to pronounce unpigeonholeable
Say it like un-PIJ-un-hoh-luh-bul. Unpigeonholeable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIJ).
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- un
- PIJ
- un
- hoh
- luh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unpigeonholeable 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.
- PIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- hohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep 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 unpigeonholeable
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: un-PIJ-un-hoh-luh-bul.
What does unpigeonholeable mean?
- Not pigeonholeable; elusive in nature; impossible to categorize.
Where does unpigeonholeable come from?
From un- + pigeonholeable.
Questions about saying unpigeonholeable
How do you pronounce unpigeonholeable?
Say un-PIJ-un-hoh-luh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈpɪdʒənhoʊləbəl/. In British English it is /ʌnˈpɪdʒənhəʊləbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unpigeonholeable?
Unpigeonholeable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIJ). Broken into parts: un · PIJ · un · hoh · luh · bul.
Is unpigeonholeable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ʌnˈpɪdʒənhəʊləbəl/ (un-PIJ-un-hoh-luh-bul).