How to pronounce inaudible
Say it like in-AW-duh-bul. Inaudible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AW).
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- in
- AW
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inaudible 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.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhKeep 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 inaudible
American and British speakers say inaudible in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈnɔdəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪˈnɔːdəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-AW-duh-bul.
What does inaudible mean?
- Unable to be heard or not loud enough to be heard.“Dogs can hear this whistle, but for people it is inaudible.”
Where does inaudible come from?
From in- + audible.
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Words that rhyme with inaudible
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Questions about saying inaudible
How do you pronounce inaudible?
Say in-AW-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɔdəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnɔːdəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inaudible?
Inaudible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AW). Broken into parts: in · AW · duh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say inaudible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈnɔdəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈnɔːdəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.