To pronounce "unable", say UN-abl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ʌnˈeɪbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ʌnˈeɪbəl/
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"unable" has 3 syllables: un-abl-e. It rhymes with enable and unstable, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Are you unable to mind your own business or something?”
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"Unable" has 3 syllables: un · abl · e.
The IPA transcription of "unable" is /ʌnˈeɪbəl/.
Unable: Not able; lacking a certain ability.
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