How to pronounce indivisibility
Say it like in-dih-viz-ih-BIL-ih-tee. Indivisibility has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (BIL).
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- in
- dih
- viz
- ih
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indivisibility 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.
- vizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of indivisibility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-dih-viz-ih-BIL-ih-tee.
What does indivisibility mean?
- The state of being indivisible, incapable of being divided.
- An indivisible factor or object.
Where does indivisibility come from?
From Middle French indivisibilité, from Ecclesiastical Latin indivisibilitas.
Words that rhyme with indivisibility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of indivisibility.
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Questions about saying indivisibility
How do you pronounce indivisibility?
Say in-dih-viz-ih-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndɪˌvɪzɪˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɪndɪˌvɪzɪˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indivisibility?
Indivisibility has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (BIL). Broken into parts: in · dih · viz · ih · BIL · ih · tee.
Is indivisibility pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪndɪˌvɪzɪˈbɪlɪti/ (in-dih-viz-ih-BIL-ih-tee).