How to pronounce unthrowable
Say it like un-THROH-uh-bul. Unthrowable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THROH).
- un
- THROH
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unthrowable 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.
- THROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep 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 unthrowable
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: un-THROH-uh-bul.
What does unthrowable mean?
- That cannot be thrown.
Where does unthrowable come from?
From un- + throwable.
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Words that rhyme with unthrowable
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Questions about saying unthrowable
How do you pronounce unthrowable?
Say un-THROH-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈθroʊəbəl/. In British English it is /ʌnˈθrəʊəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unthrowable?
Unthrowable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THROH). Broken into parts: un · THROH · uh · bul.
Is unthrowable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ʌnˈθrəʊəbəl/ (un-THROH-uh-bul).