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How to pronounce indubitably

Say it like in-DOO-bih-tuh-blee. Indubitably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).

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US American/ɪnˈdubɪtəbli/in-DOO-bih-tuh-blee
UK British/ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/in-DYOO-bih-tuh-blee
  • in
  • DOO
  • bih
  • tuh
  • blee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Indubitably pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  3. bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  4. tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  5. bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of indubitably

  • 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-blee.

What does indubitably mean?

adverb
  1. In a manner that leaves no possibility of doubt.

Where does indubitably come from?

From indubitable + -ly.

Similar and opposite words

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Questions about saying indubitably

How do you pronounce indubitably?

Say in-DOO-bih-tuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈdubɪtəbli/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in indubitably?

Indubitably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: in · DOO · bih · tuh · blee.

Is indubitably 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 /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/ (in-DYOO-bih-tuh-blee).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).