How to pronounce incontrovertible
Say it like ing-kon-troh-VUR-tih-bul. Incontrovertible has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VUR).
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- ing
- kon
- troh
- VUR
- tih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incontrovertible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incontrovertible
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ing-kon-truh-VUR-tuh-bul.
What does incontrovertible mean?
- Not capable of being denied, challenged, or disputed; closed to questioning.“incontrovertible evidence”
Where does incontrovertible come from?
From in- + controvertible.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying incontrovertible
How do you pronounce incontrovertible?
Say ing-kon-troh-VUR-tih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪŋˌkɑntroʊˈvɝtɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪŋkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incontrovertible?
Incontrovertible has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VUR). Broken into parts: ing · kon · troh · VUR · tih · bul.
Is incontrovertible pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪŋkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbəl/ (ing-kon-truh-VUR-tuh-bul).