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unpronounceable

/ˌʌnprəʊˈnɒnsəbəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does unpronounceable mean?

adjective

Impossible to pronounce; too difficult to be spoken aloud. Used to describe a word that is considered too complex or unusual to be spoken.

Example

"The professor tried to explain the unpronounceable word in the ancient language, but it was clear that no one in the class could say it."

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