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