How to pronounce unsustainable
Say it like uhn-suh-STAY-nuh-bul. Unsustainable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY).
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- uhn
- suh
- STAY
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsustainable 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.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nuhKeep 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 unsustainable
American and British speakers say unsustainable in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnsəˈsteɪnəbəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnsəˈsteɪnəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-suh-STAY-nuh-bul.
What does unsustainable mean?
- Not sustainable.
- Something that cannot be sustained.
Where does unsustainable come from?
From un- + sustainable.
Words that rhyme with unsustainable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unsustainable.
Questions about saying unsustainable
How do you pronounce unsustainable?
Say uhn-suh-STAY-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnsəˈsteɪnəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnsəˈsteɪnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsustainable?
Unsustainable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY). Broken into parts: uhn · suh · STAY · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unsustainable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnsəˈsteɪnəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnsəˈsteɪnəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.