How to pronounce unsuitable
Say it like un-SOO-tuh-bul. Unsuitable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- un
- SOO
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsuitable 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.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 unsuitable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-SOO-tuh-bul.
What does unsuitable mean?
- Not suitable.
Where does unsuitable come from?
From un- + suitable.
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Words that rhyme with unsuitable
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Questions about saying unsuitable
How do you pronounce unsuitable?
Say un-SOO-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈsutəbəl/. In British English it is /ʌnˈsuːtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsuitable?
Unsuitable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: un · SOO · tuh · bul.
Is unsuitable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ʌnˈsuːtəbəl/ (un-SOO-tuh-bul).