How to pronounce inevitable
Say it like in-EV-uh-tuh-bul. Inevitable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EV).
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- in
- EV
- uh
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inevitable 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.
- EVSay 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.
- tuhKeep 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 inevitable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-NEV-ih-tuh-bul.
What does inevitable mean?
- incapable of being avoided or prevented“the inevitable result”
- invariably occurring or appearing“the inevitable changes of the seasons”
- an unavoidable event“don't argue with the inevitable”
Where does inevitable come from?
From Middle French inevitable, from Latin inēvītābilis (“unavoidable”), from in- + ēvītābilis (“avoidable”), from ēvītāre (“to avoid”), from ē- (“out”) + vītāre (“to shun”).
Questions about saying inevitable
How do you pronounce inevitable?
Say in-EV-uh-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɛvətəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inevitable?
Inevitable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EV). Broken into parts: in · EV · uh · tuh · bul.
Is inevitable 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 /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbəl/ (ih-NEV-ih-tuh-bul).