How to pronounce unserviceable
Say it like uhn-SUR-vuh-suh-bul. Unserviceable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- uhn
- SUR
- vuh
- suh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unserviceable 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.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suhKeep 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 unserviceable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-SUR-vuh-suh-bul.
What does unserviceable mean?
- Unusable; of no use.
- Of machinery, etc.: not working.
- Impractical.
Where does unserviceable come from?
From un- + serviceable.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying unserviceable
How do you pronounce unserviceable?
Say uhn-SUR-vuh-suh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈsɝvəsəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈsɜːvəsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unserviceable?
Unserviceable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: uhn · SUR · vuh · suh · bul.
Is unserviceable 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 /ˌʌnˈsɜːvəsəbəl/ (uhn-SUR-vuh-suh-bul).