What are other 3-syllable words like Unable?

Other 3-syllable words include: every, another, family, company, different and many more.

How Many Syllables in Unable?

How many syllables in Unable?

Unable has 3 syllables: un-able.

un-able

Syllable breakdown:

un able

3 syllables • Primary stress on 2nd syllable

Breaking Down Unable into Syllables?

un-able

The word Unable has 3 syllables: un-able.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Unable

not able to do something; lacking the ability or skill to do something

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Unable' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Unable'?

The word 'Unable' contains 3 syllables. It is divided as un-able.

How do you divide 'Unable' into syllables?

The word 'Unable' can be broken down into 3 syllables:un, able. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Unable'?

'Unable' is pronounced as un-able, with primary stress on the 2nd syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Unable divide into syllables

The first syllable 'un' has a vowel 'u' and a consonant 'n'. The second syllable 'a' has a vowel 'a'. The third syllable 'ble' has a vowel 'e' and two consonants 'b' and 'l'.

Part of Speech - Unable

Adjective

She was unable to solve the math problem.

Sentences with Unable

He was unable to attend the party due to a prior engagement.
The bird was unable to fly because of its injured wing.
She was unable to lift the heavy box by herself.
The team was unable to score a goal despite several attempts.
I am unable to understand this complicated language.

Quotes with Unable

You are not your illness. You have a name, a history, a personality. Staying yourself is part of the battle. - Julian Seifter
If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward. - Martin Luther King Jr.
I am not a failure because I failed. I am a failure because I gave up. - Denzel Washington
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. - Walt Disney

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