How to pronounce indelibly
Say it like in-DEL-uh-blee. Indelibly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEL).
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- in
- DEL
- uh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indelibly 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.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 indelibly
American and British speakers say indelibly in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdɛləbli/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈdɛləbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DEL-uh-blee.
What does indelibly mean?
- In an indelible manner.
Where does indelibly come from?
From indelible + -ly.
Questions about saying indelibly
How do you pronounce indelibly?
Say in-DEL-uh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdɛləbli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdɛləbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indelibly?
Indelibly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEL). Broken into parts: in · DEL · uh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say indelibly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdɛləbli/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈdɛləbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.