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Definition of unpronounceable

unpronounceable

/ˌʌnprəˈnaʊnsəbəl/
un · pro · nounce · a · ble
Adverb:unpronounceably
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Plural:unpronounceables
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unpronounceable Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Too difficult or awkward to be spoken aloud or articulated clearly (especially of a word, name, or sound).

Example

"The chemistry textbook was filled with long, unpronounceable names for synthetic compounds."

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• noun

1

A word, name, or sound that is too difficult or awkward to pronounce.

Example

"The news anchor practiced the list of geographical unpronounceables before going live on the air."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Notice that 'unpronounceable' retains the 'o' from 'pronounce', unlike related derivatives such as 'pronunciation'.

• Rhymes for unpronounceable

• Nearby Words

unprohibited
unpromising
unprompted
unpronounceable
unpronounced
unprosperous
unprotected

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unpronounceable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unpronounceable
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