How to pronounce inadvisable
Say it like in-ud-VY-zuh-bul. Inadvisable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY).
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- in
- ud
- VY
- zuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inadvisable 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.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zuhKeep 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 inadvisable
American and British speakers say inadvisable in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-ud-VY-zuh-bul.
What does inadvisable mean?
- Unwise; not recommended; not prudent; not to be advised.
Where does inadvisable come from?
From in- + advisable.
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Words that rhyme with inadvisable
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Questions about saying inadvisable
How do you pronounce inadvisable?
Say in-ud-VY-zuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inadvisable?
Inadvisable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY). Broken into parts: in · ud · VY · zuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say inadvisable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.