How to pronounce infrangible
Say it like in-FRAN-jih-bul. Infrangible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAN).
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- in
- FRAN
- jih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infrangible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of infrangible
American and British speakers say infrangible in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈfrændʒɪbəl/ in the US and /ɪnˈfrændʒɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FRAN-jih-bul.
What does infrangible mean?
- Unbreakable, indestructible, or very difficult to break.
Where does infrangible come from?
From Middle French infrangible, from Old French infrangible, from Medieval Latin in- (“not”) + frangibilis, from Latin frangō (“to break”).
Questions about saying infrangible
How do you pronounce infrangible?
Say in-FRAN-jih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈfrændʒɪbəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfrændʒɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infrangible?
Infrangible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAN). Broken into parts: in · FRAN · jih · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say infrangible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈfrændʒɪbəl/ and the British form is /ɪnˈfrændʒɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.