How to pronounce innumerable
Say it like in-OO-muh-ruh-bul. Innumerable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO).
- in
- OO
- muh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Innumerable 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.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 innumerable
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: ih-NYOO-muh-ruh-bul.
What does innumerable mean?
- Not capable of being counted, enumerated, or numbered.“The casualties of the Second World War were so great that they are innumerable.”
- Of a very high number; extremely numerous.
Where does innumerable come from?
From in- + numerable; from Middle English innumerable, from Latin innumerābilis, from in- + numerābilis.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- countless
- numberless
- unnumbered
- unnumberable
- untold
- infinite
- innumerous
- multitudinous
Questions about saying innumerable
How do you pronounce innumerable?
Say in-OO-muh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnumərəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈnjuːmərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in innumerable?
Innumerable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO). Broken into parts: in · OO · muh · ruh · bul.
Is innumerable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ɪˈnjuːmərəbəl/ (ih-NYOO-muh-ruh-bul).