How to pronounce inflexibly
Say it like in-FLEK-suh-blee. Inflexibly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK).
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- in
- FLEK
- suh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inflexibly 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inflexibly
American and British speakers say inflexibly in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈflɛksəbli/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈflɛksəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FLEK-suh-blee.
What does inflexibly mean?
- With a firmness that resists all importunity or persuasion; in an inflexible, unyielding or immovable manner; relentlessly.
Where does inflexibly come from?
From inflexible + -ly.
Questions about saying inflexibly
How do you pronounce inflexibly?
Say in-FLEK-suh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈflɛksəbli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈflɛksəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inflexibly?
Inflexibly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK). Broken into parts: in · FLEK · suh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say inflexibly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈflɛksəbli/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈflɛksəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.