How to pronounce indefinable
Say it like in-dih-FY-nuh-bul. Indefinable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FY).
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- in
- dih
- FY
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indefinable 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep 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 indefinable
American and British speakers say indefinable in essentially the same way: /ˌɪndɪˈfaɪnəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪndɪˈfaɪnəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-dih-FY-nuh-bul.
What does indefinable mean?
- That which cannot be precisely defined or put into words.
- That which defies description; indescribable.
- Anything that cannot be defined.
Where does indefinable come from?
From in- + definable.
Words that rhyme with indefinable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of indefinable.
Questions about saying indefinable
How do you pronounce indefinable?
Say in-dih-FY-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndɪˈfaɪnəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪndɪˈfaɪnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indefinable?
Indefinable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FY). Broken into parts: in · dih · FY · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say indefinable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪndɪˈfaɪnəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪndɪˈfaɪnəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.