How to pronounce unremarkable
Say it like un-rih-MAR-kuh-bul. Unremarkable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAR).
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- un
- rih
- MAR
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unremarkable 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep 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 unremarkable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-rih-MAH-kuh-bul.
What does unremarkable mean?
- Not remarkable.
- Someone or something that is not remarkable.
Where does unremarkable come from?
From un- + remarkable.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying unremarkable
How do you pronounce unremarkable?
Say un-rih-MAR-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ənrɪˈmɑrkəbəl/. In British English it is /ənrɪˈmɑːkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unremarkable?
Unremarkable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAR). Broken into parts: un · rih · MAR · kuh · bul.
Is unremarkable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ənrɪˈmɑːkəbəl/ (un-rih-MAH-kuh-bul).