How to pronounce unpredictability
Say it like uhn-pruh-dik-tuh-BIL-ih-tee. Unpredictability has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (BIL).
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- uhn
- pruh
- dik
- tuh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unpredictability 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.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unpredictability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-pruh-dik-tuh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does unpredictability mean?
- The quality of being unpredictable.
- Something which is unpredictable.
Where does unpredictability come from?
From un- + predictability.
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Words that rhyme with unpredictability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unpredictability.
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- eligibility
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Questions about saying unpredictability
How do you pronounce unpredictability?
Say uhn-pruh-dik-tuh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnprəˌdɪktəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌʌnprəˌdɪktəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unpredictability?
Unpredictability has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (BIL). Broken into parts: uhn · pruh · dik · tuh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is unpredictability 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 /ˌʌnprəˌdɪktəˈbɪlɪti/ (uhn-pruh-dik-tuh-BIL-ih-tee).