How to pronounce inimitable
Say it like in-IM-uh-tuh-bul. Inimitable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IM).
- in
- IM
- uh
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inimitable 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.
- IMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep 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 inimitable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-NIM-ih-tuh-bul.
What does inimitable mean?
- Beyond imitation, surpassing all others; matchless.
Where does inimitable come from?
Borrowed from Middle French inimitable, from Latin inimitabilis, corresponding to in- + imitable.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- incopiable
- uncopiable
- unimitable
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying inimitable
How do you pronounce inimitable?
Say in-IM-uh-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɪmətəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈnɪmɪtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inimitable?
Inimitable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IM). Broken into parts: in · IM · uh · tuh · bul.
Is inimitable 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 /ɪˈnɪmɪtəbəl/ (ih-NIM-ih-tuh-bul).