How to pronounce indefatigable
Say it like in-duh-FAT-ih-guh-bul. Indefatigable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAT).
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- in
- duh
- FAT
- ih
- guh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indefatigable 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- guhKeep 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 indefatigable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-dih-FAT-ih-guh-bul.
What does indefatigable mean?
- Extremely persistent and untiring.
Where does indefatigable come from?
From Middle French, from Latin indēfatīgābilis (“untiring”), from in- (“not”) + dēfatīgō (“to tire out”).
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Questions about saying indefatigable
How do you pronounce indefatigable?
Say in-duh-FAT-ih-guh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndəˈfætɪɡəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indefatigable?
Indefatigable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAT). Broken into parts: in · duh · FAT · ih · guh · bul.
Is indefatigable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/ (in-dih-FAT-ih-guh-bul).