How to pronounce unreadable
Say it like uhn-REE-duh-bul. Unreadable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- uhn
- REE
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unreadable 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.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- duhKeep 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 unreadable
American and British speakers say unreadable in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnˈridəbəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnˈriːdəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-REE-duh-bul.
What does unreadable mean?
- Not written clearly enough to be deciphered.“unreadable handwriting”
- Making an unpleasant reading experience, e.g. because it is dull or upsetting.“an unreadable book”
- Not able to be accessed or played by some technical device.“The scratched CD is unreadable.”
Where does unreadable come from?
From un- + readable.
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Questions about saying unreadable
How do you pronounce unreadable?
Say uhn-REE-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈridəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈriːdəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unreadable?
Unreadable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: uhn · REE · duh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unreadable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnˈridəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnˈriːdəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.