How to pronounce unselectable
Say it like UHN-suh-lek-tuh-bul. Unselectable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- suh
- lek
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unselectable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- suhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 unselectable
American and British speakers say unselectable in essentially the same way: /ˈʌnˌsəˌlɛktəbəl/ in the US and /ˈʊnˌsɪˈlɛktəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: UUN-sil-EK-tuh-bul.
What does unselectable mean?
- Impossible to select.
Where does unselectable come from?
From un- + selectable.
Questions about saying unselectable
How do you pronounce unselectable?
Say UHN-suh-lek-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌnˌsəˌlɛktəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈʊnˌsɪˈlɛktəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unselectable?
Unselectable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · suh · lek · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unselectable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌnˌsəˌlɛktəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈʊnˌsɪˈlɛktəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.