How to pronounce unprintable
Say it like un-PRIN-tuh-bul. Unprintable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRIN).
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- un
- PRIN
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unprintable 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.
- PRINSay 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 unprintable
American and British speakers say unprintable in essentially the same way: /ənˈprɪntəbəl/ in the US and /ənˈprɪntəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-PRIN-tuh-bul.
What does unprintable mean?
- Not printable; obscene, or unable to be displayed textually.
- Something that is not printable.
Where does unprintable come from?
From un- + printable.
Questions about saying unprintable
How do you pronounce unprintable?
Say un-PRIN-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈprɪntəbəl/. In British English it is /ənˈprɪntəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unprintable?
Unprintable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRIN). Broken into parts: un · PRIN · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unprintable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈprɪntəbəl/ and the British form is /ənˈprɪntəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.