How to pronounce unutterable
Say it like uhn-UHT-er-uh-bul. Unutterable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UHT).
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- uhn
- UHT
- er
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unutterable 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.
- UHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- 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 unutterable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-UHT-uh-ruh-bul.
What does unutterable mean?
- Not utterable; incapable of being physically spoken or voiced; unpronounceable.
- Incapable of being articulated or expressed; indescribable, inexpressible.“unutterable anguish”
- Not allowed to be spoken; taboo, unspeakable.
- Something which is unutterable (incapable of being physically spoken, incapable of being articulated or expressed, etc.).
Where does unutterable come from?
From un- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + utterable.
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Questions about saying unutterable
How do you pronounce unutterable?
Say uhn-UHT-er-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌˈnʌtɚəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌˈnʌtərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unutterable?
Unutterable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UHT). Broken into parts: uhn · UHT · er · uh · bul.
Is unutterable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌʌˈnʌtərəbəl/ (uhn-UHT-uh-ruh-bul).