How to pronounce inconceivable
Say it like in-kun-SEE-vuh-bul. Inconceivable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE).
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- in
- kun
- SEE
- vuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inconceivable 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuhKeep 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 inconceivable
American and British speakers say inconceivable in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnkənˈsivəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-kun-SEE-vuh-bul.
What does inconceivable mean?
- Unable to be conceived or imagined; unbelievable.
Where does inconceivable come from?
From in- + conceivable.
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Questions about saying inconceivable
How do you pronounce inconceivable?
Say in-kun-SEE-vuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnkənˈsivəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inconceivable?
Inconceivable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE). Broken into parts: in · kun · SEE · vuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say inconceivable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnkənˈsivəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.