Unpronounceable Meaning in English

word

US

ˌʌn.prəˈnaʊns.ə.bəl

un-pruh-NOWN-suh-buhl

UK

ʌnpɹənˈaʊnsəbəl

un-prun-OWN-suh-buhl

Definition

Something is unpronounceable if it is too difficult or impossible to say correctly, especially because of complicated sounds or spelling.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used about words or names. Common phrases: 'an unpronounceable last name', 'completely unpronounceable'. Often implies humor or frustration. Not used for ordinary words with simple sounds.

• Spanish: impronunciable
• Portuguese (BR): impronunciável
• Portuguese (PT): impronunciável
• Chinese (Simplified): 无法发音的 - 读不出的
• Chinese (Traditional): 無法發音的 - 讀不出的
• Hindi: अउच्चारणीय
• Arabic: غير قابل للنطق
• Bengali: উচ্চারণ করা অসম্ভব - অপরিচিত উচ্চারণযোগ্য নয়
• Russian: непроизносимый
• Japanese: 発音できない - 発音しにくい
• Vietnamese: không thể phát âm
• Korean: 발음할 수 없는
• Turkish: telaffuz edilemez
• Urdu: ناقابلِ تلفظ
• Indonesian: tidak dapat diucapkan

Example Sentences

That word is unpronounceable for me.

basic

His last name is almost unpronounceable.

basic

The chemical has an unpronounceable name.

basic

Why are fantasy names always so unpronounceable?

natural

I just call her 'Jen'—her real name is totally unpronounceable to me.

natural

After trying three times, the word was still unpronounceable for the whole class.

natural