How to pronounce imperturbable
Say it like im-per-TUR-buh-bul. Imperturbable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR).
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- im
- per
- TUR
- buh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imperturbable 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- buhKeep 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 imperturbable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-puh-TUR-buh-bul.
What does imperturbable mean?
- Not capable of being, or not easily, perturbed, excited, or upset; calm and collected, even under pressure.
Where does imperturbable come from?
From Late Middle English imperturbable (“undisturbed; impossible to disturb”), borrowed from Late Latin imperturbābilis, from Latin im- (variant of in- (prefix meaning ‘not’)) + Late Latin perturbabilis (“perturbable”) (from Latin perturbō
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Questions about saying imperturbable
How do you pronounce imperturbable?
Say im-per-TUR-buh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmpərˈtɝbəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪmpəˈtɜːbəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imperturbable?
Imperturbable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR). Broken into parts: im · per · TUR · buh · bul.
Is imperturbable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪmpəˈtɜːbəbəl/ (im-puh-TUR-buh-bul).