How to pronounce incontrovertibly
Say it like in-kon-truh-VUR-tuh-blee. Incontrovertibly has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VUR).
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- in
- kon
- truh
- VUR
- tuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incontrovertibly 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.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of incontrovertibly
- 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: in-kon-truh-VUR-tih-blee.
What does incontrovertibly mean?
- In an incontrovertible manner; in a manner not capable of being denied, challenged, or disputed.
Where does incontrovertibly come from?
From incontrovertible + -ly.
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Questions about saying incontrovertibly
How do you pronounce incontrovertibly?
Say in-kon-truh-VUR-tuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˌkɑntrəˈvɝtəbli/. In British English it is /ɪnˌkɒntrəˈvɜːtɪbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incontrovertibly?
Incontrovertibly has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VUR). Broken into parts: in · kon · truh · VUR · tuh · blee.
Is incontrovertibly 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 /ɪnˌkɒntrəˈvɜːtɪbli/ (in-kon-truh-VUR-tih-blee).