How to pronounce ineligible
Say it like in-EL-ih-juh-bul. Ineligible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EL).
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- in
- EL
- ih
- juh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ineligible 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.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- juhKeep 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 ineligible
American and British speakers say ineligible in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈnɛlɪdʒəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪˈnɛlɪdʒəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-EL-ih-juh-bul.
What does ineligible mean?
- Not eligible; forbidden to do something.“Employees of the promoter are ineligible to enter the competition.”
- One who is not eligible.
Where does ineligible come from?
From French inéligible.
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Questions about saying ineligible
How do you pronounce ineligible?
Say in-EL-ih-juh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɛlɪdʒəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnɛlɪdʒəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ineligible?
Ineligible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EL). Broken into parts: in · EL · ih · juh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say ineligible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈnɛlɪdʒəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈnɛlɪdʒəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.