How to pronounce indefatigably
Say it like in-duh-FAT-uh-guh-blee. Indefatigably has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAT).
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- in
- duh
- FAT
- uh
- guh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indefatigably 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- guhKeep 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 indefatigably
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-duh-FAT-uh-guh-blee.
What does indefatigably mean?
- In an extremely persistent and untiring manner; in an indefatigable manner
Where does indefatigably come from?
From indefatigable + -ly, but indefatigable itself was attested later.
Questions about saying indefatigably
How do you pronounce indefatigably?
Say in-duh-FAT-uh-guh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndəˈfætəɡəbli/. In British English it is /ˌɪndəˈfætəɡəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indefatigably?
Indefatigably has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAT). Broken into parts: in · duh · FAT · uh · guh · blee.
Is indefatigably 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 /ˌɪndəˈfætəɡəbli/ (in-duh-FAT-uh-guh-blee).