How to pronounce inexplicably
Say it like in-ik-SPLIK-uh-blee. Inexplicably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPLIK).
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- in
- ik
- SPLIK
- uh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inexplicably 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.
- SPLIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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 inexplicably
American and British speakers say inexplicably in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbli/ in the US and /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-ik-SPLIK-uh-blee.
What does inexplicably mean?
- In an inexplicable manner; for an unknown reason.
Where does inexplicably come from?
From inexplicable + -ly.
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Questions about saying inexplicably
How do you pronounce inexplicably?
Say in-ik-SPLIK-uh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inexplicably?
Inexplicably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPLIK). Broken into parts: in · ik · SPLIK · uh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say inexplicably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbli/ and the British form is /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.