How to pronounce untakable
Say it like un-TAY-kuh-bul. Untakable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- un
- TAY
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untakable 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 "u" in cup.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 untakable
American and British speakers say untakable in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈteɪkəbəl/ in the US and /ʌnˈteɪkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-TAY-kuh-bul.
What does untakable mean?
- That is not capable of being taken.
Where does untakable come from?
From un- + takable.
Words that rhyme with untakable
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Questions about saying untakable
How do you pronounce untakable?
Say un-TAY-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈteɪkəbəl/. In British English it is /ʌnˈteɪkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untakable?
Untakable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: un · TAY · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say untakable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈteɪkəbəl/ and the British form is /ʌnˈteɪkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.