How to pronounce imponderable
Say it like im-PAHN-duh-rubl. Imponderable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAHN).
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- im
- PAHN
- duh
- rubl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imponderable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rublKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of imponderable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: im-PON-duh-rubl.
What does imponderable mean?
- A substance or body, which is not ponderable, i.e., which not does not having a detectable amount of matter or measurable mass. An imponderable substance or body; specifically, in the plural, a name formerly applied to heat, light, electricity, and magnetism.
- An imponderable question.
- A factor that cannot be anticipated.
- Not ponderable; without sensible or appreciable weight; incapable of being weighed.
- Difficult or impossible to comprehend or evaluate.
Where does imponderable come from?
From im- + ponderable.
Questions about saying imponderable
How do you pronounce imponderable?
Say im-PAHN-duh-rubl. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpɑndərəbl/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imponderable?
Imponderable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAHN). Broken into parts: im · PAHN · duh · rubl.
Is imponderable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl/ (im-PON-duh-rubl).