How to pronounce inescapably
Say it like in-ih-SKAY-puh-blee. Inescapably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKAY).
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- in
- ih
- SKAY
- puh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inescapably 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inescapably
American and British speakers say inescapably in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnɪˈskeɪpəbli/ in the US and /ˌɪnɪˈskeɪpəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-ih-SKAY-puh-blee.
What does inescapably mean?
- In an inescapable manner.
Where does inescapably come from?
From inescapable + -ly.
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Questions about saying inescapably
How do you pronounce inescapably?
Say in-ih-SKAY-puh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnɪˈskeɪpəbli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnɪˈskeɪpəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inescapably?
Inescapably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKAY). Broken into parts: in · ih · SKAY · puh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say inescapably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnɪˈskeɪpəbli/ and the British form is /ˌɪnɪˈskeɪpəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.