How to pronounce indomitable
Say it like in-DAH-mih-tuh-bul. Indomitable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAH).
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- in
- DAH
- mih
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indomitable 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.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indomitable
- 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-bul.
What does indomitable mean?
- Incapable of being subdued, overcome, or vanquished.
Where does indomitable come from?
From Late Latin indomitābilis, from in- (“not”) + domitō, frequentative of domō (“to tame”).
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Questions about saying indomitable
How do you pronounce indomitable?
Say in-DAH-mih-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈdɑmɪtəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indomitable?
Indomitable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAH). Broken into parts: in · DAH · mih · tuh · bul.
Is indomitable 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 /ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbəl/ (in-DOM-ih-tuh-bul).