To pronounce "unacceptably", say UN-acc-ept-ably — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
unacceptably
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UN-acc-ept-ably
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"unacceptably" has 4 syllables: un-acc-ept-ably. It rhymes with acceptably and imperceptibly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“The levels of lead in marine hull paints are still unacceptably high.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Unacceptably" has 4 syllables: un · acc · ept · ably.
Unacceptably: Not within the limits of what is generally considered to be acceptable.
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