How to pronounce inevitably
Say it like in-EV-uh-tuh-blee. Inevitably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EV).
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- EV
- uh
- tuh
- blee
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- Unstressed
Inevitably 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inevitably
- 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-blee.
What does inevitably mean?
- in such a manner as could not be otherwise“it is necessarily so”“we must needs by objective”
- by necessity“the situation slid inescapably toward disaster”
Where does inevitably come from?
From inevitable + -ly.
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Questions about saying inevitably
How do you pronounce inevitably?
Say in-EV-uh-tuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɛvətəbli/. In British English it is /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inevitably?
Inevitably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EV). Broken into parts: in · EV · uh · tuh · blee.
Is inevitably 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 /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/ (ih-NEV-ih-tuh-blee).