How to Pronounce "not able to help"
expression
ˈnɑt/ /ˈeɪbəɫ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈhɛɫp
NAHT AY-buhl TOO/TUH/TIH HELP
nˈɒt/ /ˈeɪbəl/ /tˈuː/ /hˈɛlp
NOT AY-buhl TOO HELP
Definition
Used to describe someone who cannot give assistance or support, either because they do not know how, are not allowed, or do not have the ability.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈeɪbəɫ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈhɛɫp
British English
nˈɒt/ /ˈeɪbəl/ /tˈuː/ /hˈɛlp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT AY-buhl TOO/TUH/TIH HELP
UK
NOT AY-buhl TOO HELP
Listen in Context
I'm sorry, I am not able to help today.
She is not able to help with your homework.
We are not able to help at this time.
I'm really busy right now, so I'm not able to help you out.