How to pronounce unsupportable
Say it like uhn-suh-POR-tuh-bul. Unsupportable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POR).
- uhn
- suh
- POR
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsupportable 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 unsupportable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-suh-PAW-tuh-bul.
What does unsupportable mean?
- Not able to be supported or endured.
Where does unsupportable come from?
From Middle English unsupportable, equivalent to un- + supportable.
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Questions about saying unsupportable
How do you pronounce unsupportable?
Say uhn-suh-POR-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnsəˈpɔrtəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnsəˈpɔːtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsupportable?
Unsupportable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POR). Broken into parts: uhn · suh · POR · tuh · bul.
Is unsupportable 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 /ˌʌnsəˈpɔːtəbəl/ (uhn-suh-PAW-tuh-bul).