How to pronounce untranslatable
Say it like UHN-tranz-lay-tuh-bul. Untranslatable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- tranz
- lay
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untranslatable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tranzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 untranslatable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: UHN-tranz-lay-tuh-bul.
What does untranslatable mean?
- Not able to be translated.“They referred to de Gaulle as a chienlit, a totally untranslatable term that suggests defecation in bed.”
- A word or phrase that is impossible to translate satisfactorily from one language to another.
Where does untranslatable come from?
From un- + translatable.
Questions about saying untranslatable
How do you pronounce untranslatable?
Say UHN-tranz-lay-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌnˌtrænzleɪtəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈʌnˌtrænzleɪtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untranslatable?
Untranslatable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · tranz · lay · tuh · bul.
Is untranslatable 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 /ˈʌnˌtrænzleɪtəbəl/ (UHN-tranz-lay-tuh-bul).