How to pronounce unshakable
Say it like un-SHAY-kuh-bul. Unshakable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAY).
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- un
- SHAY
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unshakable 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.
- SHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 unshakable
American and British speakers say unshakable in essentially the same way: /ənˈʃeɪkəbəl/ in the US and /ənˈʃeɪkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SHAY-kuh-bul.
What does unshakable mean?
- Not able to be shaken; firm, solid.
- Resolute, unfaltering, unwavering.
- Having no errors or loopholes; unassailable.
Where does unshakable come from?
From un- + shakable.
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Words that rhyme with unshakable
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Questions about saying unshakable
How do you pronounce unshakable?
Say un-SHAY-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈʃeɪkəbəl/. In British English it is /ənˈʃeɪkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unshakable?
Unshakable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAY). Broken into parts: un · SHAY · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unshakable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈʃeɪkəbəl/ and the British form is /ənˈʃeɪkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.