How to pronounce indivisible
Say it like in-dih-VIS-ih-bul. Indivisible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIS).
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- in
- dih
- VIS
- ih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indivisible 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.
- VISSay 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indivisible
American and British speakers say indivisible in essentially the same way: /ˌɪndɪˈvɪsɪbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪndɪˈvɪsɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-dih-VIS-ih-bul.
What does indivisible mean?
- Incapable of being divided; atomic.
- Incapable of being divided by a specific integer without leaving a remainder.
- That which cannot be divided or split.
- An infinitely small quantity which is assumed to admit of no further division.
Where does indivisible come from?
From Middle French indivisible, from Late Latin indivisibilis.
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Words that rhyme with indivisible
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Questions about saying indivisible
How do you pronounce indivisible?
Say in-dih-VIS-ih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndɪˈvɪsɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪndɪˈvɪsɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indivisible?
Indivisible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIS). Broken into parts: in · dih · VIS · ih · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say indivisible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪndɪˈvɪsɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪndɪˈvɪsɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.