How to pronounce unpredictable
Say it like uhn-prih-DIK-tuh-bul. Unpredictable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK).
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- uhn
- prih
- DIK
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unpredictable 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.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 unpredictable
American and British speakers say unpredictable in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-prih-DIK-tuh-bul.
What does unpredictable mean?
- not capable of being foretold
- unknown in advance“an unpredictable (or indeterminable) future”
- not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals“an irregular heartbeat”
Where does unpredictable come from?
From un- + predictable.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unpredictable
How do you pronounce unpredictable?
Say uhn-prih-DIK-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unpredictable?
Unpredictable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK). Broken into parts: uhn · prih · DIK · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unpredictable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.