How to pronounce indubitable
Say it like in-DOO-bih-tuh-bul. Indubitable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ɪnˈdubɪtəbəl/in-DOO-bih-tuh-bul
UK British/ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbəl/in-DYOO-bih-tuh-bul
- in
- DOO
- bih
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indubitable 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.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bihKeep 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 indubitable
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-DYOO-bih-tuh-bul.
What does indubitable mean?
adjective
- Clearly true; providing no possibility of doubt.“The indubitable effect of the potion convinced many nonbelievers.”
- That which is indubitable.“If we build logically upwards from a few indubitables, the whole system must remain correct.”
Where does indubitable come from?
Either from French indubitable or Latin indubitābilis.
Questions about saying indubitable
How do you pronounce indubitable?
Say in-DOO-bih-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈdubɪtəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indubitable?
Indubitable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: in · DOO · bih · tuh · bul.
Is indubitable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbəl/ (in-DYOO-bih-tuh-bul).