How to pronounce indestructible
Say it like in-duh-STRUHK-tih-bul. Indestructible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHK).
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- in
- duh
- STRUHK
- tih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indestructible 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.
- STRUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 indestructible
American and British speakers say indestructible in essentially the same way: /ˌɪndəˈstrʌktɪbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪndəˈstrʌktɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-duh-STRUHK-tih-bul.
What does indestructible mean?
- Not destructible; incapable of decomposition or of being destroyed; invincible.
Where does indestructible come from?
From in- + destructible.
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Questions about saying indestructible
How do you pronounce indestructible?
Say in-duh-STRUHK-tih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndəˈstrʌktɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪndəˈstrʌktɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indestructible?
Indestructible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: in · duh · STRUHK · tih · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say indestructible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪndəˈstrʌktɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪndəˈstrʌktɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.