How to pronounce inflexible
Say it like in-FLEK-suh-bul. Inflexible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK).
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- in
- FLEK
- suh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inflexible 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.
- FLEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep 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 inflexible
American and British speakers say inflexible in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈflɛksəbəl/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈflɛksəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FLEK-suh-bul.
What does inflexible mean?
- Not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent.
- Not willing to change, e.g. one's opinion or habits.
- Not able to be changed or adapted to circumstances.
Where does inflexible come from?
Borrowed from Middle French inflexible, from Latin īnflexibilis.
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Questions about saying inflexible
How do you pronounce inflexible?
Say in-FLEK-suh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈflɛksəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈflɛksəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inflexible?
Inflexible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK). Broken into parts: in · FLEK · suh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say inflexible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈflɛksəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈflɛksəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.