How to pronounce inextricable
Say it like in-EK-strih-kuhb-ul. Inextricable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK).
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- in
- EK
- strih
- kuhb
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inextricable 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.
- strihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inextricable
American and British speakers say inextricable in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈnɛkstrɪˌkʌbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪˈnɛkstrɪˌkʌbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-EK-strih-kuhb-ul.
What does inextricable mean?
- Impossible to untie or disentangle.
- Impossible to solve.
- Impossible from which to escape.
Where does inextricable come from?
From Middle French inextricable, from Latin inextricabilis.
Questions about saying inextricable
How do you pronounce inextricable?
Say in-EK-strih-kuhb-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɛkstrɪˌkʌbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnɛkstrɪˌkʌbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inextricable?
Inextricable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK). Broken into parts: in · EK · strih · kuhb · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say inextricable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈnɛkstrɪˌkʌbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈnɛkstrɪˌkʌbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.