How to pronounce immutable
Say it like im-YOO-tuh-bul. Immutable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOO).
- im
- YOO
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immutable 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.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 immutable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: im-YOO-tuh-bul.
What does immutable mean?
- Unable to be changed without exception.“The government has enacted an immutable law.”
- Not able to be altered in the memory after its value is set initially.“Constants are immutable.”
- Something that cannot be changed.
Where does immutable come from?
From Middle English immutable, from Latin immūtābilis (“unchangeable”); im- + mutable.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- unchangeable
- bateless
- fixed
- inalterable
- invariable
- permanent
- changeless
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with immutable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of immutable.
Questions about saying immutable
How do you pronounce immutable?
Say im-YOO-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmjutəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈmjuːtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immutable?
Immutable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOO). Broken into parts: im · YOO · tuh · bul.
Is immutable 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 /ˌɪˈmjuːtəbəl/ (im-YOO-tuh-bul).