How to pronounce unsailable
Say it like uhn-SAY-luh-bul. Unsailable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- uhn
- SAY
- luh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsailable 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.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luhKeep 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 unsailable
American and British speakers say unsailable in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnˈseɪləbəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnˈseɪləbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-SAY-luh-bul.
What does unsailable mean?
- Not sailable.“They consider that boat to be unsailable until an underwater hull inspection has been performed.”
Where does unsailable come from?
From un- + sailable.
Words that rhyme with unsailable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unsailable.
Questions about saying unsailable
How do you pronounce unsailable?
Say uhn-SAY-luh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈseɪləbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈseɪləbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsailable?
Unsailable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: uhn · SAY · luh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unsailable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnˈseɪləbəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnˈseɪləbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.