How to pronounce illimitable
Say it like ih-LIM-ih-tuh-bul. Illimitable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ɪˈlɪmɪtəbəl/ih-LIM-ih-tuh-bul
UK British/ɪˈlɪmɪtəbəl/ih-LIM-ih-tuh-bul
- ih
- LIM
- ih
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illimitable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of illimitable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-LIM-ih-tuh-bul.
What does illimitable mean?
adjective
- Impervious to limitation, without limit.
Where does illimitable come from?
From il- + limitable.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- limitable
- limited
Questions about saying illimitable
How do you pronounce illimitable?
Say ih-LIM-ih-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illimitable?
Illimitable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIM). Broken into parts: ih · LIM · ih · tuh · bul.
Is illimitable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbəl/ (ih-LIM-ih-tuh-bul).