How to pronounce inexorably
Say it like in-EK-suh-ruh-blee. Inexorably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK).
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- in
- EK
- suh
- ruh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inexorably 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.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 inexorably
American and British speakers say inexorably in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈnɛksərəbli/ in the US and /ˌɪˈnɛksərəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-EK-suh-ruh-blee.
What does inexorably mean?
- In an inexorable manner; without the possibility of stopping or prevention.“We watched as the storm clouds advanced inexorably closer to us.”
Where does inexorably come from?
From inexorable + -ly.
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Questions about saying inexorably
How do you pronounce inexorably?
Say in-EK-suh-ruh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɛksərəbli/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnɛksərəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inexorably?
Inexorably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK). Broken into parts: in · EK · suh · ruh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say inexorably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈnɛksərəbli/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈnɛksərəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.