How to pronounce inextricably
Say it like in-EK-strih-kuhb-lee. Inextricably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK).
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- in
- EK
- strih
- kuhb
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inextricably 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inextricably
American and British speakers say inextricably in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈnɛkstrɪˌkʌbli/ in the US and /ˌɪˈnɛkstrɪˌkʌbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-EK-strih-kuhb-lee.
What does inextricably mean?
- In an inextricable manner.
Where does inextricably come from?
From inextricable + -ly.
Questions about saying inextricably
How do you pronounce inextricably?
Say in-EK-strih-kuhb-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɛkstrɪˌkʌbli/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnɛkstrɪˌkʌbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inextricably?
Inextricably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK). Broken into parts: in · EK · strih · kuhb · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say inextricably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈnɛkstrɪˌkʌbli/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈnɛkstrɪˌkʌbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.