How to Pronounce Unworkable

To pronounce "unworkable", say UNW-ork-abl-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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UNW-ork-abl-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “unworkable”

"unworkable" has 4 syllables: unw-ork-abl-e. It rhymes with workable and berkebile, if that helps it stick.

What does unworkable mean?

noun

  1. Something that is not workable, or cannot be made to work.

adjective

  1. Not workable or operable; not practical; unmanageable.

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Words that rhyme with unworkable

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workableberkebile

Related words

impracticableunfeasibleimpossibleinfeasibleunmanageableinapplicableinoperableimpractical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unworkable"?▾

"Unworkable" has 4 syllables: unw · ork · abl · e.

What does "unworkable" mean?▾

Unworkable: Something that is not workable, or cannot be made to work.

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