How to pronounce inflexibility
Say it like in-flek-sih-BIL-ih-tee. Inflexibility has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- in
- flek
- sih
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inflexibility 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.
- flekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inflexibility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-flek-sih-BIL-ih-tee.
What does inflexibility mean?
- The quality or state of being inflexible, or not capable of being bent or changed; unyielding stiffness
Where does inflexibility come from?
From French inflexibilité, from Old French inflectibilité.
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Words that rhyme with inflexibility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inflexibility.
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Questions about saying inflexibility
How do you pronounce inflexibility?
Say in-flek-sih-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˌflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˌflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inflexibility?
Inflexibility has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: in · flek · sih · BIL · ih · tee.
Is inflexibility pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪnˌflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/ (in-flek-sih-BIL-ih-tee).