American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'unable' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "unable" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "unable"

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Simple pronunciation
uh-nay-bl
IPA transcription
/əˈneɪ.bl̩/
Word frequency
1,722nd

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What does "unable" mean?

  1. not able to do something

Examples of "unable" in a sentence

  • I'm unable to attend the meeting tomorrow.
  • She was unable to finish the puzzle.
  • He was unable to find his keys.

How common is "unable"?

Unable is the 1,722nd most common word in English.

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