How to Pronounce "unspeakable"
word
/ənˈspikəbəɫ/
uhn-SPEE-kuh-buhl
/ʌnspˈiːkəbəl/
uhn-SPEE-kuh-buhl
Definition
So horrible, extreme, or shocking that it cannot be described in words. Also used to describe things that are too great or terrible to say aloud.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ənˈspikəbəɫ/
British English
/ʌnspˈiːkəbəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-SPEE-kuh-buhl
UK
uhn-SPEE-kuh-buhl
Listen in Context
The country suffered unspeakable tragedy last year.
He committed an unspeakable crime.
They showed unspeakable cruelty to the animals.
What she went through was unspeakable—I can't even imagine it.