How to pronounce indefectible
Say it like in-dih-FEK-tih-bul. Indefectible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEK).
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- in
- dih
- FEK
- tih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indefectible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 indefectible
American and British speakers say indefectible in essentially the same way: /ɪndɪˈfɛktɪbəl/ in the US and /ɪndɪˈfɛktɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-dih-FEK-tih-bul.
What does indefectible mean?
- Having the ability to resist defect or failure, permanent, lasting.
- Without flaw or defect, perfect.
Where does indefectible come from?
From in- + defect + -ible.
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Questions about saying indefectible
How do you pronounce indefectible?
Say in-dih-FEK-tih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪndɪˈfɛktɪbəl/. In British English it is /ɪndɪˈfɛktɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indefectible?
Indefectible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEK). Broken into parts: in · dih · FEK · tih · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say indefectible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪndɪˈfɛktɪbəl/ and the British form is /ɪndɪˈfɛktɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.