How to pronounce indefeasible
Say it like id-uh-FEE-zuh-bul. Indefeasible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEE).
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- id
- uh
- FEE
- zuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indefeasible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- idGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zuhKeep 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 indefeasible
American and British speakers say indefeasible in essentially the same way: /ˌɪdəˈfizəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪdəˈfiːzəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: id-uh-FEE-zuh-bul.
What does indefeasible mean?
- Not liable to being annulled or declared void.
Where does indefeasible come from?
From in- + defeasible.
Words that rhyme with indefeasible
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of indefeasible.
Questions about saying indefeasible
How do you pronounce indefeasible?
Say id-uh-FEE-zuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪdəˈfizəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪdəˈfiːzəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indefeasible?
Indefeasible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEE). Broken into parts: id · uh · FEE · zuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say indefeasible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪdəˈfizəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪdəˈfiːzəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.