How to pronounce indubitate
Say it like in-DYOO-bih-tayt. Indubitate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYOO).
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- in
- DYOO
- bih
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indubitate 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.
- DYOOSay 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.
- taytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of indubitate
- 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-tayt.
What does indubitate mean?
- Not questioned or doubtful; evident; certain.
Where does indubitate come from?
From Latin indubitatus, past participle of indubitare; prefix in- (“in”) + dubitare (“to doubt”).
Questions about saying indubitate
How do you pronounce indubitate?
Say in-DYOO-bih-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈdjubɪteɪt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdjuːbɪteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indubitate?
Indubitate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYOO). Broken into parts: in · DYOO · bih · tayt.
Is indubitate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪnˈdjuːbɪteɪt/ (in-DYOO-bih-tayt).