How to pronounce unsolvable
Say it like un-SAHL-vuh-bul. Unsolvable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAHL).
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- un
- SAHL
- vuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsolvable 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.
- SAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vuhKeep 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 unsolvable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: un-SOL-vuh-bul.
What does unsolvable mean?
- Not solvable.
- A problem that cannot be solved.
Where does unsolvable come from?
From un- + solvable. Piecewise doublet of insolvable and insoluble.
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Questions about saying unsolvable
How do you pronounce unsolvable?
Say un-SAHL-vuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈsɑlvəbəl/. In British English it is /ənˈsɒlvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsolvable?
Unsolvable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAHL). Broken into parts: un · SAHL · vuh · bul.
Is unsolvable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ənˈsɒlvəbəl/ (un-SOL-vuh-bul).