How to pronounce inexcusable
Say it like in-ik-SKYOO-zuh-bul. Inexcusable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKYOO).
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- in
- ik
- SKYOO
- zuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inexcusable 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zuhKeep 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 inexcusable
American and British speakers say inexcusable in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuzəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-ik-SKYOO-zuh-bul.
What does inexcusable mean?
- not excusable
Where does inexcusable come from?
From Middle French inexcusable, from Latin inexcusabilis.
Words that rhyme with inexcusable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inexcusable.
Questions about saying inexcusable
How do you pronounce inexcusable?
Say in-ik-SKYOO-zuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuzəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inexcusable?
Inexcusable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKYOO). Broken into parts: in · ik · SKYOO · zuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say inexcusable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuzəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.