How to pronounce indubious
Say it like id-OO-bee-us. Indubious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO).
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- id
- OO
- bee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indubious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- idGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indubious
American and British speakers say indubious in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈdubiəs/ in the US and /ˌɪˈduːbiəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: id-OO-bee-us.
What does indubious mean?
- Not dubious or doubtful; certain.
- Not doubting; unsuspecting.
Where does indubious come from?
Derived from Latin indubius.
Questions about saying indubious
How do you pronounce indubious?
Say id-OO-bee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈdubiəs/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈduːbiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indubious?
Indubious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO). Broken into parts: id · OO · bee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say indubious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈdubiəs/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈduːbiəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.