How to pronounce inadmissible
Say it like in-ud-MIS-uh-bul. Inadmissible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIS).
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- in
- ud
- MIS
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inadmissible 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.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 inadmissible
American and British speakers say inadmissible in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-ud-MIS-uh-bul.
What does inadmissible mean?
- That cannot be admitted as evidence at a trial.
- That cannot be conceded.
- Who cannot be allowed to enter a place or event.
- A person who is not to be admitted (to a country, a group, etc).
Where does inadmissible come from?
From French inadmissible, from Middle French inadmissible.
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Words that rhyme with inadmissible
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Questions about saying inadmissible
How do you pronounce inadmissible?
Say in-ud-MIS-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inadmissible?
Inadmissible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIS). Broken into parts: in · ud · MIS · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say inadmissible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.