How to pronounce unrecognizable
Say it like un-REK-ug-ny-zuh-bul. Unrecognizable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- un
- REK
- ug
- ny
- zuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unrecognizable 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.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zuhKeep 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 unrecognizable
American and British speakers say unrecognizable in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈrɛkəɡnaɪzəbəl/ in the US and /ʌnˈrɛkəɡnaɪzəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-REK-ug-ny-zuh-bul.
What does unrecognizable mean?
- That cannot be recognized, especially because of substantial changes.
Where does unrecognizable come from?
From un- + recognize + -able.
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Words that rhyme with unrecognizable
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Questions about saying unrecognizable
How do you pronounce unrecognizable?
Say un-REK-ug-ny-zuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈrɛkəɡnaɪzəbəl/. In British English it is /ʌnˈrɛkəɡnaɪzəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unrecognizable?
Unrecognizable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: un · REK · ug · ny · zuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unrecognizable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈrɛkəɡnaɪzəbəl/ and the British form is /ʌnˈrɛkəɡnaɪzəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.