How to pronounce immovable
Say it like im-OO-vuh-bul. Immovable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO).
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- im
- OO
- vuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immovable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vuhKeep 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 immovable
American and British speakers say immovable in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈmuvəbəl/ in the US and /ɪˈmuːvəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-MOO-vuh-bul.
What does immovable mean?
- Something immovable.
- Immovable objects or property, as land, buildings, etc.
- Incapable of being physically moved: fixed.
- Steadfast in purpose or intention: unalterable, unyielding.
- Not capable of being affected or moved in feeling: impassive.
Where does immovable come from?
From Middle English immevable, immoveable.
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Questions about saying immovable
How do you pronounce immovable?
Say im-OO-vuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmuvəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈmuːvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immovable?
Immovable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO). Broken into parts: im · OO · vuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say immovable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈmuvəbəl/ and the British form is /ɪˈmuːvəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.