How to pronounce inaccessible
Say it like in-uk-SES-uh-bul. Inaccessible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SES).
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- in
- uk
- SES
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inaccessible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 inaccessible
American and British speakers say inaccessible in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnəkˈsɛsəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪnəkˈsɛsəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-uk-SES-uh-bul.
What does inaccessible mean?
- Not able to be accessed; out of reach; inconvenient.“physically inaccessible”
- Not able to be reached; unattainable.
- An uncountable regular cardinal number that is a limit cardinal.
Where does inaccessible come from?
From Middle French inaccessible, from Late Latin inaccessibilis, equivalent to in- + accessible.
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Words that rhyme with inaccessible
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Questions about saying inaccessible
How do you pronounce inaccessible?
Say in-uk-SES-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnəkˈsɛsəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪnəkˈsɛsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inaccessible?
Inaccessible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SES). Broken into parts: in · uk · SES · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say inaccessible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnəkˈsɛsəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪnəkˈsɛsəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.