How to pronounce indomitability
Say it like in-dah-mih-tuh-BIL-ih-tee. Indomitability has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (BIL).
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- in
- dah
- mih
- tuh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indomitability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 indomitability
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-dom-ih-tuh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does indomitability mean?
- The quality of being indomitable.
- The quality of being undefeated, resolute, and tenacious.
Where does indomitability come from?
From indomitable + -ity.
Words that rhyme with indomitability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of indomitability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying indomitability
How do you pronounce indomitability?
Say in-dah-mih-tuh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˌdɑmɪtəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ɪnˌdɒmɪtəˈbɪlɪtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indomitability?
Indomitability has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (BIL). Broken into parts: in · dah · mih · tuh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is indomitability pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪnˌdɒmɪtəˈbɪlɪtiː/ (in-dom-ih-tuh-BIL-ih-tee).