How to Pronounce Unthinkable

To pronounce "unthinkable", say UNTH-ink-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

unthinkable

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “unthinkable”

"unthinkable" has 4 syllables: unth-ink-abl-e. It rhymes with unsinkable, if that helps it stick.

What does unthinkable mean?

adjective

  1. Incapable of being believed; incredible.
  2. Inconceivable or unimaginable; extremely improbable in a way that goes against common sense.

Words that rhyme with unthinkable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unsinkable

Related words

inconceivableunimaginableimpossibleinexplicableunbelievableincomprehensibleimprobableincredible

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unthinkable"?▾

"Unthinkable" has 4 syllables: unth · ink · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "unthinkable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unthinkable" is /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/.

What does "unthinkable" mean?▾

Unthinkable: Incapable of being believed; incredible.

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