How to pronounce unsinkable
Say it like un-SING-kuh-bul. Unsinkable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SING).
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- un
- SING
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsinkable 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.
- SINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 unsinkable
American and British speakers say unsinkable in essentially the same way: /ənˈsɪŋkəbəl/ in the US and /ənˈsɪŋkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SING-kuh-bul.
What does unsinkable mean?
- That cannot be sunk.
- That cannot be overcome or defeated.“unsinkable optimism”
- A ship that was designed to be unsinkable.
Where does unsinkable come from?
From un- + sink + -able.
Words that rhyme with unsinkable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unsinkable.
Questions about saying unsinkable
How do you pronounce unsinkable?
Say un-SING-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈsɪŋkəbəl/. In British English it is /ənˈsɪŋkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsinkable?
Unsinkable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SING). Broken into parts: un · SING · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unsinkable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈsɪŋkəbəl/ and the British form is /ənˈsɪŋkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.