How to pronounce inexhaustible
Say it like in-ig-ZAW-stuh-bul. Inexhaustible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAW).
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- in
- ig
- ZAW
- stuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inexhaustible 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.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- stuhKeep 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 inexhaustible
American and British speakers say inexhaustible in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔstəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɒstəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-ig-ZOS-tuh-bul.
What does inexhaustible mean?
- Impossible to exhaust; unlimited.
Where does inexhaustible come from?
From in- + exhaustible.
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Questions about saying inexhaustible
How do you pronounce inexhaustible?
Say in-ig-ZAW-stuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔstəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɒstəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inexhaustible?
Inexhaustible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAW). Broken into parts: in · ig · ZAW · stuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say inexhaustible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔstəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɒstəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.