How to pronounce unusable
Say it like uh-NYOO-zuh-bul. Unusable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO).
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- uh
- NYOO
- zuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unusable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zuhKeep 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 unusable
American and British speakers say unusable in essentially the same way: /əˈnjuzəbəl/ in the US and /əˈnjuːzəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NYOO-zuh-bul.
What does unusable mean?
- Not usable.“The toilet was unusable because it was blocked.”
- Something that is not fit for use.
Where does unusable come from?
From un- + usable.
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Words that rhyme with unusable
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Questions about saying unusable
How do you pronounce unusable?
Say uh-NYOO-zuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈnjuzəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈnjuːzəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unusable?
Unusable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO). Broken into parts: uh · NYOO · zuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unusable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnjuzəbəl/ and the British form is /əˈnjuːzəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.