How to pronounce inimicable
Say it like ih-NIM-ih-kuh-bul. Inimicable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIM).
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- ih
- NIM
- ih
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inimicable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NIMSay 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.
- kuhKeep 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 inimicable
American and British speakers say inimicable in essentially the same way: /ɪˈnɪmɪkəbəl/ in the US and /ɪˈnɪmɪkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-NIM-ih-kuh-bul.
What does inimicable mean?
- Synonym of inimical (“harmful, hostile”).
Where does inimicable come from?
From in- + amicable, after Latin inimīcus (“enemy”) from in- + amīcus, inimical.
Questions about saying inimicable
How do you pronounce inimicable?
Say ih-NIM-ih-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnɪmɪkəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈnɪmɪkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inimicable?
Inimicable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIM). Broken into parts: ih · NIM · ih · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say inimicable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈnɪmɪkəbəl/ and the British form is /ɪˈnɪmɪkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.