How to pronounce inexorable
Say it like ih-NEK-ser-uh-bul. Inexorable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK).
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- ih
- NEK
- ser
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inexorable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- uhKeep 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 inexorable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-NEK-sor-uh-bul.
What does inexorable mean?
- Impossible to prevent or stop; inevitable.
- Unable to be persuaded; relentless; unrelenting.
- Adamant; severe.
Where does inexorable come from?
From Middle French inexorable, from Latin inexōrābilis (“relentless, inexorable”) (or directly from the Latin word), from in- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + exōrābilis (“that may be moved or persuaded by entreaty; exorable”).
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Questions about saying inexorable
How do you pronounce inexorable?
Say ih-NEK-ser-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnɛksɚəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈnɛksɔrəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inexorable?
Inexorable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK). Broken into parts: ih · NEK · ser · uh · bul.
Is inexorable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪˈnɛksɔrəbəl/ (ih-NEK-sor-uh-bul).