How to pronounce unwinnable
Say it like un-WIN-uh-bul. Unwinnable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIN).
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- un
- WIN
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unwinnable 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- WINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 unwinnable
American and British speakers say unwinnable in essentially the same way: /ənˈwɪnəbəl/ in the US and /ənˈwɪnəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-WIN-uh-bul.
What does unwinnable mean?
- Unable to be won.
Where does unwinnable come from?
From un- + winnable.
Questions about saying unwinnable
How do you pronounce unwinnable?
Say un-WIN-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈwɪnəbəl/. In British English it is /ənˈwɪnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unwinnable?
Unwinnable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIN). Broken into parts: un · WIN · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unwinnable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈwɪnəbəl/ and the British form is /ənˈwɪnəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.