How to pronounce inedible
Say it like in-ED-uh-bul. Inedible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ED).
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- in
- ED
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inedible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- EDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 inedible
American and British speakers say inedible in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈnɛdəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪˈnɛdəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-ED-uh-bul.
What does inedible mean?
- Not edible; not appropriate, worthy, or safe to eat.“inedible dinner”
- Anything inedible; that which is not a foodstuff.
Where does inedible come from?
From in- + edible.
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Words that rhyme with inedible
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Questions about saying inedible
How do you pronounce inedible?
Say in-ED-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɛdəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnɛdəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inedible?
Inedible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ED). Broken into parts: in · ED · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say inedible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈnɛdəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈnɛdəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.