How many syllables in "unable"?

"unable" has 3 lettergrepen (un - a - ble).

How to divide "unable"?

"unable" divides into 3 parts: un · a · ble.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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3 Lettergrepen

"unable": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:un·a·ble

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un-A-ble(un · a · ble)○ ● ○

Stress in "unable" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ʌnˈeɪ.bəl⁄

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IPAʌnˈeɪ.bəl

Lettergrepenun·a·ble

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How many syllables in "unable"?: "unable" has 3 lettergrepen (un - a - ble).
How to divide "unable"?: "unable" divides into 3 parts: un · a · ble.
Where is the stress in "unable"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "unable"?: Say each syllable slowly (un... a... ble) and listen on SayItVid.