How to pronounce inescapable
Say it like in-ih-SKAY-puh-bul. Inescapable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKAY).
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- in
- ih
- SKAY
- puh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inescapable 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- puhKeep 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 inescapable
American and British speakers say inescapable in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnɪˈskeɪpəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪnɪˈskeɪpəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-ih-SKAY-puh-bul.
What does inescapable mean?
- Impossible (unable) to avoid or escape; not escapable.
Where does inescapable come from?
From in- + escapable.
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Questions about saying inescapable
How do you pronounce inescapable?
Say in-ih-SKAY-puh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnɪˈskeɪpəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪnɪˈskeɪpəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inescapable?
Inescapable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKAY). Broken into parts: in · ih · SKAY · puh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say inescapable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnɪˈskeɪpəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪnɪˈskeɪpəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.