How to Pronounce Uncomfortable

To pronounce "uncomfortable", say UNC-omf-ort-abl-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ʌnˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

uncomfortable

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/ʌnˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “uncomfortable”

"uncomfortable" has 5 syllables: unc-omf-ort-abl-e. It rhymes with comfortable, if that helps it stick.

What does uncomfortable mean?

adjective

  1. Not comfortable; causing discomfort.

    “The class squirmed and fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs.”

  2. Experiencing discomfort.

Antonyms

comfortableergonomic

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Words that rhyme with uncomfortable

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comfortable

Related words

uneasyembarrasseddisquietingmiserablewretchedbadirritatingcomfortless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "uncomfortable"?▾

"Uncomfortable" has 5 syllables: unc · omf · ort · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "uncomfortable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "uncomfortable" is /ʌnˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/.

What does "uncomfortable" mean?▾

Uncomfortable: Not comfortable; causing discomfort.

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