How to pronounce inexpugnable
Say it like in-ek-SPUHG-nuh-bul. Inexpugnable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPUHG).
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- in
- ek
- SPUHG
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inexpugnable 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.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SPUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- nuhKeep 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 inexpugnable
American and British speakers say inexpugnable in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnɛkˈspʌɡnəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪnɛkˈspʌɡnəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-ek-SPUHG-nuh-bul.
What does inexpugnable mean?
- Impossible to eliminate or destroy; impregnable.
Where does inexpugnable come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin inexpugnābilis.
Questions about saying inexpugnable
How do you pronounce inexpugnable?
Say in-ek-SPUHG-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnɛkˈspʌɡnəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪnɛkˈspʌɡnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inexpugnable?
Inexpugnable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPUHG). Broken into parts: in · ek · SPUHG · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say inexpugnable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnɛkˈspʌɡnəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪnɛkˈspʌɡnəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.