How to pronounce unworkable
Say it like un-WUR-kuh-bul. Unworkable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WUR).
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- un
- WUR
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unworkable 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.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kuhKeep 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 unworkable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-WUR-kuh-bul.
What does unworkable mean?
- Not operable; not practical; unmanageable.“These plans seem unworkable; moreover, a budget for their implementation remains a fantasy.”
- Not suitable or amenable for being manipulated or transformed.“unworkable soils; unworkable clays; unworkable metals”
- Something that is not workable, or cannot be made to work.
Where does unworkable come from?
From un- + workable.
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Questions about saying unworkable
How do you pronounce unworkable?
Say un-WUR-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈwɝkəbəl/. In British English it is /ənˈwɜːkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unworkable?
Unworkable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WUR). Broken into parts: un · WUR · kuh · bul.
Is unworkable 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 /ənˈwɜːkəbəl/ (un-WUR-kuh-bul).